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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced three different squads for the tour of the West Indies consisting of two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is.  Anamul Haque Bijoy, who scored record runs in the last Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, has been recalled to the limited-over cricket after about three years. He played his last ODI in 2019 and last T20I in 2015.  Mosaddek Hossain Saikat also made a comeback to all formats after a short hiatus. He played his last Test in 2019, last ODI and T20I in 2021. Along with him, Nurul Hasan Sohan also made it to all formats after displaying some wonderful batting in the Dhaka League.  BCB also recalled Mustafizur Rahman to the Test squad after about a and half years. The pacer last played a Test in February 2021.  Mustafizur is not contracted to play in Tests, but the bowler is convinced by the BCB as they will not get the service of Taskin Ahmed in Tests in the West Indies tour. The right-arm pacer, however, is in the ODI squad for the same tour.  Along with Taskin, left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam is also out of the Test squad. He, however, found a place in ODIs and T20Is. Shorfiul sustained a blow in his hand in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram recently.  Shakib Al Hasan is featuring in all three squads for this tour. There was a rumour that Shakib would skip the ODI series, but that was not the case.  Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who sustained a blow during the Dhaka League, and subsequently failed to play the Test series against Sri Lanka, is back to the Test squad again. He will play the ODIs too.  Right-arm pace-bowling allrounder Mohammad Saifuddin also made a comeback to the limited-overs squad. He played his last international match in October 2021. He was out of the national setup due to a back injury.  Shohidul Islam and Rejaur Rahman Raja, two uncapped players, will tour as part of the Test squad while Nasum Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain are the uncapped players for ODIs. however, there is no new name in the T20Is.  Munim Shahriar, who earned fame as the clean hitter, will be a part of the T2oI team on this tour. He played two T20Is so far.  Mushfiqur Rahim is not travelling with the team to the West Indies. The wicketkeeper-batter is currently on leave to perform hajj this year. Mohamad Naim, who was in the Bangladesh ODI and T20I team during the South Africa tour, is dropped.  The first Test of the West Indies tour will take place on June 16 in Antigua while the second Test on June 26 in St. Lucia. The T20Is are on July 2, 3 and 7 while the ODIs are on 10, 13 and 16.  Test squad: Mominul Haque, Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, Mosaddek Hossain, Yasir Ali, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Mustafizur Rahman, Nurul Hasan Sohan ODI squad: Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Yasir Ali, Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Anamul Haque Bijoy T20I squad: Mahmudullah Riyad, Munim Shahriar, Liton Das, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Shohidul Islam, Nasum Ahmed

Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque said they will do whatever it takes to win the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka as the second and final match begins Monday in Dhaka. The first Test ended in a draw after the Lankan Lions held on to force a draw on the last day in Chattogram. Also read: Sri Lanka hold firm to end Chattogram Test in a draw Mushfiqur Rahim and Nayeem Hasan did well for the hosts while Angelo Mathews, who scored 199 and won the player of the match award, led the visitors on a pitch that offered little to produce a result. But the wickets in Dhaka are known for producing results in Tests. Of 22 Tests in Dhaka, 19 ended with a result. So, the chance of getting a result in Dhaka is high, believes the Bangladesh skipper. "We saw only a few matches without a result in Mirpur," Mominul said. "It's hard to remember when I did not see a result here. But to win a match, we have to play well and need to have a great plan." Bangladesh will miss the service of Shoriful Islam and Nayeem in this match. Both sustained injuries in the first match and were subsequently ruled out of Dhaka Test, and they are also doubtful for Bangladesh's next tour to West Indies for a two-match Test, three-match ODI and three-match T20I series. Their absence might pave the way for Ebadot Hossain and Mosaddek Hossain Saikat in the Dhaka Test. "Ebadot might get a chance, and it would be great for him," the Bangladesh captain said. "Mosaddek might play in this Test; he has a good chance to be in the playing XI. Shakib (Al Hasan) did well in the last match, and Nayeem (Hasan) has been one of our best batters in the format for the last few years. If Mosaddek plays in this match, he might have a different role." Also read:Shoriful ruled out of second Test vs Sri Lanka This series is a part of the ongoing cycle of the ICC Test Championship. Bangladesh played seven Tests in this event and won only one early this year against New Zealand. Earlier, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka locked horns in three Tests at Sher-e-Bangla, and the Lankans won all the matches.

Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)  Greg Barclay arrived in the capital Sunday afternoon, for a 2-day visit mainly focused on infrastructure  inspection.  Right after his arrival in Dhaka, the ICC chairman directly  moved to  Sheikh Hasina Cricket Stadium site at Purbachal from the airport. He will join a dinner Sunday night to be hosted by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). READ: Mominul eyes to win series as Dhaka Test begins Monday The ICC Chairman is expected to be present at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur Monday (May 23) morning to watch the first session of the opening day of the second Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.  Greg Barclay is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina later in the day, before visiting Sylhet to see the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and adjacent cricket facilities. He is expected to depart for Kolkata, India on Tuesday (May 24).

The Sher-e-Bangla cricket stadium will host the second match of the ongoing Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Test series. After the first match ended in a draw, the BAN vs SL 2nd Test 2022 is expected to be a tense affair. The series will be determined by the outcome of the Mirpur match. Bangladesh have never won a Test series against Sri Lanka at home, therefore this will be a golden opportunity for them. Let's take a look at the second Test match preview. 2022 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Second Test: Match Preview The series' second match will be played at the SBNCS in Dhaka, with a 10 a.m. start time (Bangladesh Start Time). The Mirpur stadium is known for its sluggish pitch, which helps spinners from the start, especially in the longer version of cricket. One can imagine how difficult a pitch may become for batters on days 4 to 5. This pitch has seen some memorable encounters, with two of Bangladesh's biggest Test triumphs happening here. This ground has also seen most of Bangladesh's Test triumphs. As a result, the Bangladesh team should be optimistic heading into the BAN vs SL second Test 2022. Read Mushfiqur to skip West Indies series to perform hajj Bangladesh Bangladesh's top three Test run scorers, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, and Shakib Al Hasan are the only players to have scored over 1,000 Test runs at this venue. These players know how to score big on Mirpur's surfaces, and the good news is that they will all be available for the second Test. Top five most Test run scorers at SBNCS, Mirpur Player Innings Runs HS Ave 100s Shakib Al Hasan 33 1409 144 45.45 1 Mushfiqur Rahim 37 1302 219* 40.68 2 Tamim Iqbal 33 1260 151 38.18 2 Mominul Haque 21 883 161 44.15 3 Mahmudullah Riyad 20 796 136 44.22 2    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Read Sri Lanka hold firm to end Chattogram Test in a draw Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam will have to shoulder the most of the burden in bowling, as both off-spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nayeem Hasan will be unavailable due to injury. The good news is that Shakib and Taijul are two of the most prolific wicket-takers at this arena, and they may be a nightmare for the Lankans. Ebadot Hossain and Khaled Ahmed will have to demonstrate some talent and consistency with the ball because Shoriful Islam will not be playing. Top five most Test wicket-takers at SBNCS, Mirpur Player Innings Wickets BBI Ave 5W Shakib Al Hasan 30 63 6/59 32.03 7 Taijul Islam 19 54 8/39 23.59 2 Mehidy Hasan Miraz 13 41 7/58 17.92 5 Zaheer Khan 4 17 7/87 13.94 2 Shahadat Hossain 16 16 6/27 50.12 1     Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Read BAN vs SL First Test 2022: Four key Takeaways for Bangladesh Predicted playing XI Top Order: Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Middle-Orders: Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (Wicket-Keeper), Mosaddek Hossain, Lower-Order: Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Sri Lanka The experienced Angelo Mathews produced a superb knock in the first Test. His 199-run innings aided Sri Lanka's first-innings total. On the other hand, Dinesh Chandimal had a strong showing in the first Test, playing two crucial knocks in the match. These two players, as well as captain Dimuth Karunaratne, will be crucial for Sri Lanka's batting order. The Lankan team will be hoping for responsible batting in their second innings, which could be difficult on Mirpur's surface. The Pacers Kasun Rajitha and Asitha Fernando did well with the ball in the first Test. Kasun claimed four wickets, while Asitha captured three. The management of the Sri Lankan team will be expecting another strong performance from them in the series decider. On the other hand, spinners had a difficult time in the opening match at Chattogram. They were all cost-effective, but they didn't obtain enough wickets. Perhaps Bangladesh batters were wary of them. Though, these three spinners may be lethal on SBNCS wicket. Their performance will be crucial to the Sri Lankan campaign.  Read IPL 2022: Who will make the playoffs from Delhi and Bangalore? Predicted Playing XI Top Order: Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Middle-Orders: Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Ramesh Mendis, Lower-Order: Asitha Fernando, Lasith Embuldeniya, Vishwa Fernando Pitch Report and Weather Forecast According to weather reports, rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the first two days of the match. On the other hand, the following three days are expected to be bright and suitable for cricket matches. The SBNCS, Mirpur, is great for spinners, particularly in the latter two days. Therefore, there will be a lot of spin bowling during the contest. The toss-winning captain is likely to bat first to put pressure on the opponent. Bottom Line Bangladesh have a fantastic opportunity to win a Test series against Sri Lanka for the first time. As a result, Bangladesh should enter the field with the goal of winning the BAN vs SL 2nd Test 2022. They were unable to create a substantial advantage in the first innings of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram due to their defensive approach. Overall, the hosts have enough strength to defeat the visitors. So, they should be able to win both the match and the series against Sri Lanka if Bangladesh can execute their game plan well on the field. Read 5000 Test Runs: Foremost Cricketers to Reach the Milestone From Respective Teams

Wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim is set to skip the upcoming West Indies tour of Bangladesh national team. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said the cricketer is on leave to perform hajj. The development put Bangladesh team management into further trouble as they will now have to rethink the batting order. “Mushfiuqr had applied for a leave a month ago to perform hajj. We have accepted it,” Jalal Yunus, chairman of cricket operation of BCB, told the media. Also read: Mushfiqur is first Bangladeshi to score 5,000 Test runs Earlier, allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz was ruled out from the ongoing series against Sri Lanka due to a finger injury. Right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed was also out of the team due to an injury. Both of them are uncertain for the West Indies tour. Along with them, left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam and right-arm spinner Nayeem Hasan have also sustained blows during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram. While Shoriful is doubtful for West Indies Tests, Nayeem has already been ruled out from this series. Also read: Mushfiqur, Liton grind Sri Lanka after Tamim’s ton The second Test of the two-match against Sri Lanka will commence on May 23 in Dhaka. Bangladesh team is scheduled to leave for the West Indies on June 5. They will play a two-match Test, three-match ODIs and three-match T20Is against the hosts.

The Chattogram Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ended in a draw after Sri Lankan batters held it firm despite losing two quick wickets late fourth day and two more on the early fifth day.  The unbeaten 99-run stand between Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella made it sure that they would not lose this match on a solid track of Chattogram. Bangladesh bowlers tried their best, especially, Taijul Islam, but they failed to create a situation that can produce a result.  Bangladesh bowled in the second innings without their left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam who sustained a blow on his hand while batting and was subsequently ruled out of this series.  When both teams agreed on a draw, Sri Lanka were batting at 260 for six. Chandimal and Dickwella remained unbeaten for 39 and 61 respectively.  For Bangladesh, Taijul took four wickets conceding 82 runs while Shakib Al Hasan scalped a wicket too.  “We played really well, the batters and bowlers did their job team wise,” Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque told the broadcaster after the match. “ The second innings was a bit disappointing; Shakib bowled really well, Nayeem (Hasan) also did well after playing a Test after a long gap.” For the most part of the match, Bangladesh were in the driving seat. They managed a first-innings lead, they have to batters to have a century. Sri Lanka failed to put pressure despite having a good first-innings total.  Also Read: BAN vs SL First Test 2022: Four key Takeaways for Bangladesh “Unfortunately we did not put pressure on Bangladesh,” Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne told the broadcaster after the match. “The fast bowlers did a great job, in this heat, it was not easy, they put their hands up, our spinners did a good job in patches, they will learn from this game and look to improve.” In the first innings of the match, Sri Lanka put up a total of 397 riding on the outstanding effort of Angelo Mathews who hit 199. Nayeem bagged six wickets in this innings which is now his highest in the format.  In reply, Bangladesh posted 465 and declared. They got a first-innings lead thanks to centuries from Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim. Along the way, Mushfiqur completed 5000 runs in Tests as the first Bangladeshi batter.  The second and final Test of this series will take place in Dhaka from May 23.  This series is a part of the ongoing cycle of the ICC Test Championship. Bangladesh played seven matches so far in this event and won only one match, and the latest match came as the first draw.   

The ZACS Chattogram surface was suitable for batters for the first four days, and it was predicted before the BAN vs SL first Test 2022. The spinners found a groove from the last session of day 4 to the end of day 5. The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ended in a draw, with little excitement among neutral supporters. However, fans in Bangladesh celebrated Mushfiqur Rahim's achievement of becoming the country's first player to surpass 5,000 Test runs. Here are five major takeaways for Bangladesh from the first match. First Test Match Report: BAN vs SL Series 2022   Sri Lanka understandably opted to bat first in the first Test in Chattogram, and they made 397 runs. Veteran Angelo Mathews was the top scorer for Sri Lanka, who guided the innings by playing a 199-run knock. Besides, Kusal Mendis (54) and Dinesh Chandimal (66) also had good contributions with the bat. Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan picked up six wickets for the hosts. In reply, Bangladesh were all-out for 465 in the third session of day 4. Tamim Iqbal (133), and Mushfiqur Rahim (105) both scored centuries. It was a special match for Mushfiqur as he reached his 5,000 Test runs milestone. Apart from them, Mahmudul Hasan Joy (58) and Litton Das (88) made two valuable contributions with the bat for the Tigers. Medium-pacer Kasun Rajitha picked up the highest 4 wickets for the Lankan side. Bangladesh did manage to pick up a couple of wickets before the end of day 4 and four more wickets in the second session of day 5. However, an unbeaten 99*-run partnership between Dinesh Chandimal (39) and Niroshan Dickwella (61) saved the match for the visitors. Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne (52) also made a fifty for his side. In Sri Lanka's second innings, left-arm orthodox spinner Taijul Islam bagged four wickets for Bangladesh. Angelo Mathews won the Player of the Match award for his outstanding contribution with the bat in the first innings. Major Outcomes for Bangladesh from the First Test of the Series The series-opening match against Sri Lanka produced some notable outcomes for Bangladesh. The majority of the discussion topics revolve around batting since the batters dominated most of the contest. Read: Shoriful ruled out of second Test vs Sri Lanka Mushfiqur Rahim Hits the 5000 Test Runs Milestone Bangladesh’s big takeaway from the match was Mushfiqur Rahim’s 5,000 runs milestone in the Test format. He became the first Bangladeshi player to achieve the feat by scoring 105 runs in the first innings of Bangladesh. Though Tamim had a chance to reach the landmark before Mushfiqur, he retired hurt on 133 due to a muscle strain. At that moment, Tamim was 19 runs away from scoring his 5,000 Test runs. Mushfiqur Rahim was under pressure prior to this series for not being able to play to his full potential. He was even warned by BCB's president that the selectors may consider dropping Mushfiqur if his barren run with the bat continues. So, it was a perfect response by Bangladesh’s most dependable batter. Overall, Mushfiqur Rahim has scored 5,037 runs in 81 matches with an average of 36.76. In Tests, he has a total of 825 fifties. Top five most runs for Bangladesh in Tests Player Match Runs HS Ave 100s Mushfiqur Rahim 81 5,037 219* 36.76 8 Tamim Iqbal 66 4,981 206 40.16 10 Shakib Al Hasan 60 4,055 217 39.36 5 Mominul Haque 52 3,516 181 39.06 11 Habibul Bashar 50 3,026 113 30.87 3     Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Tamim Iqbal’s Aggressive Hundred Tamim made 133 off 218 balls in Bangladesh's first innings, striking the ball at a rate of 61. It was his 10th Test century and 25 overall. Tamim Iqbal has changed his batting style in the longer-version format in recent years. He is now more aggressive than he used to be and always tries to attack the opposition bowling attack. That is why Tamim’s strike rate over the last five years has been one of the best in the world. He has had the third-best strike rate among the openers (minimum 10 innings) in the Test format since 2017. Top five best strike rates by the openers since 2017 (at least 10 innings)  Player Innings Runs Strike Rates HS 100s Shikhar Dhawan (India) 19 851 83.75 190 3 Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka) 14 307 65.73 64 0 Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh) 41 1593 64.07 133 2 David Warner (Australia) 63 2660 61.50 335* 7 Aiden Markram (South Africa) 53 1900 59.33 152 5    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Nayeem Hasan has the potential to replace Mehidy Hasan Miraz Nayeem Hasan had a great outing in this match, coming on to replace the injured Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The off-spinner made his Test debut almost four years ago against the West Indies in 2018. Since then, he has taken 31 wickets in 8 matches, including his career-best 6/105 against Sri Lanka in the first innings of the first Test in Chattogram. Nayeem’s bowling in the first innings was sparkling and caused real trouble for the Lankan batters. More importantly, most of his wickets were crucial. After this strong showing with the ball, Nayeem has definitely established a genuine case for himself with the selectors to consider him regularly for the longer-version format. If not, he should be the first choice if Mehidy Miraz falls victim to any injury in the future. Read: Chattogram Test: Bangladesh in driving seat Bangladesh's defensive batting strategy on the fourth day Since the pitch was suited to the batters, it was anticipated that runs would score in the first match. Expectedly, the batters did flourish from day 1 to day 4, as 901 runs had been scored for the loss of 22 wickets, averaging 225.25 runs per day. However, the run rate came down to 2.58 on day 4, which indicates players took a cautious approach to their batting. Since Bangladesh batted the whole day on day four, except for the last 17 overs, the blame should go to the home side in case of lower run rates. Mushfiqur Rahim, who was praised for reaching his 5,000 Test runs milestone on that particular day, was the main culprit for low run rates. Rahim had to play 285 balls for his 105 runs on a relatively very good batting surface. One can argue that the Bangladesh team should blame themselves for not creating a winning situation because of their defensive batting approach. Aftermath Bangladesh played safe and earned a draw in the BAN vs SL first Test 2022. The Tigers' team campaign had set the expectation that they would strive for a win against a relatively inexperienced Lankan side. However, Bangladesh did not appear worried about winning the match at any stage throughout the game. They took a defensive approach and got the outcome they wanted. Bangladesh should adjust its strategy for the second Test in Dhaka. The pitches at Mirpur would be more favorable to spinners, therefore the match should produce a result. 

The round-robin league phase of the ongoing IPL 2022 season will come to an end on Sunday (May 22). Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants have already secured their place in the playoffs, while Rajasthan Royals’ participation in the knockout phase is all but confirmed given their current position in the points table and significant edge over others in terms of run rates. Therefore, only one spot is left for the playoffs, and as per the latest standings, a team from Delhi or Bangalore will advance to the next stage. Let's have a look at who has the best chance of making it to the playoffs round. Also read: IPL 2022: Favourites to Reach the Playoffs Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Who are the favourites to reach 2022 IPL Playoffs? The Delhi Capitals are ahead of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2022 round-robin league points table at the moment. Delhi also have better run rates than Bangalore, which could be vital in the end if both teams finish the first phase with the same points. Both Delhi and Bangalore have accumulated 14 points in 13 games. However, what really separates the two teams are the run rates. Delhi have a 0.255 in comparison to Bangalore’s -0.323 run rate. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals’ place in the playoffs haven’t been secured yet. If they lose against Chennai Super Kings and both Delhi and Bangalore register big wins in their respective final fixtures, then Rajasthan won’t advance to the next stage. However, this scenario is highly unlikely, just like Punjab and Hyderabad’s chances of securing a place in the next round. The Punjab and Hyderabad teams will play against each other in their final fixture of the league stage, and the winner of this match has a chance to advance to the playoffs. However, to make that happen, both Delhi and Bangalore have to lose their respective matches. The IPL 2022 playoffs scenario is now down to the last few games, which will determine which two teams will join Gujarat and Lucknow in the next round. Also read: IPL leader Gujarat beats Bangalore despite Kohli 58   Delhi Capitals The 2022 IPL season has been an up and down season for the Delhi Capitals. They have won seven matches and lost six so far in the league phase. With one game remaining in the league stage, the Delhi Capitals have yet to confirm a playoff spot. However, they have maintained a solid position in the race for the playoffs since the beginning of the season. Delhi’s fate is in their hands, which means they will advance if they beat Mumbai Indians in their league stage final fixture. Delhi Capitals’ final fixture 21/05/2022 (Saturday): Mumbai Indians (at Wankhede) | Time: 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) Royal Challengers Bangalore Like the Delhi Capitals, the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL 2022 season hasn’t been so consistent. They have also won seven matches and conceded six defeats so far this season. They have to push hard against Gujarat Titans in their final league fixture in order to increase the run rates. Because only winning won’t take them to the next round if Delhi win against Mumbai.  Royal Challengers Bangalore’s final fixture  19/05/2022: Gujarat Titans (at Wankhede) | Time: 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) Also read: RR vs MI: Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2022 playoff dream is about to sink Verdict As per the current scenario, the Delhi Capitals team should feel confident in advancing to the IPL 2022 playoffs as they will face the bottom team, Mumbai Indians, in their last fixture of the league phase. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Gujarat Titans, the top team in the points table. So, they not only have to win the fixture but also have to rely on the outcome of the Delhi vs Mumbai fixture. Therefore, the RCB vs GT match on Thursday evening will be a do-or-die contest for the Bangalore side.

Left-arm Bangladesh pace bowler Shoriful Islam has been ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka due to a hand injury, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed. The second Test begins in Dhaka on May 23. Also read:Chattogram Test: Bangladesh in driving seat Shoriful had been struck on his right hand while batting on the fourth day of the ongoing Chattogram Test. An X-ray has confirmed a fracture which could keep him out of action for around four to five weeks. “Shoriful had a contusion of the right hand while batting. After the fourth day’s play an X-ray was carried out, which has revealed a fracture on the base of the 5th metacarpal bone,” National team physio Bayjedul Islam said. Also read:Ctg test: Bangladesh declare ensuring a 68-run lead “Such injuries tend to take around three weeks to heal, followed by a couple of week’s rehab. He will not be available to play for four to five weeks,” he added.

Bangladesh are in the driving seat of  Chattogram Test after taking up two quick wickets at the end of day four as Sri Lanka are still trailing by 29 runs.  Ensuring a 68-run lead in the first innings, Bangladesh declared their first innings at 465 for nine in reply to Sri Lanka’s first innings of 397. Sri Lanka ended day four at 39 for two in 17.1 overs. Oshada Fernando was the first wicket to fall in Sri Lanka’s second innings when Taijul Islam broke his stumps in a splendid fielding effort. Taijul also came in to remove Lasith Embuldeniya, the nightwatchman, as a bowler.  These two wickets pushed the visitors into further trouble in Chattogram Test.  Earlier, After Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiur Rahim also hit a century in Bangladesh’s first innings. Along the way, Mushfiqur became the first Bangladeshi batter to have scored 5,000 runs in Test cricket.  It was Mushfiqur’s eighth century in the format and first after 18 innings. He notched up his last ton before this in 2020 against Zimbabwe in Dhaka. READ: Ctg test: Bangladesh declare ensuring a 68-run lead Bangladesh did not lose any wicket in the first session of day four, but off the first over of the second session, the hosts lost two wickets— Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal with the latter resumed his innings after lunch of day four. Tamim had left the field on day three with a cramped right hand.  Bangladesh batted in a slow manner which actually was an attempt to ensure that they would not lose this match from this stage.  For Sri Lanka, Kasun Rajitha bagged four wickets conceding 60 runs while Asitha Fernando took three.  Winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bat first in this match and ended their first innings at 397 with an outstanding 199 by Angelo Mathews.  For Bangladesh, Nayeem Hasan bagged six wickets in the first innings which is now the best bowling innings by him in the format. It was the third five-for for the right-handed spinner.