In a major blow for Bangladesh ahead of their upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, Mahmudul Hasan has been ruled out of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) matches due to a groin injury.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the news on Saturday, August 17. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to name a replacement for star opener Mahmudul Hasan for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, which begins on August 21 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
Mahmudul Hasan out of Pakistan Test series due to injury
Mahmudul Hasan suffered a right groin strain, forcing the Bangladesh opener to be sidelined for at least three weeks, significantly affecting the team ahead of the crucial Test series in Pakistan.
Mahmudul Hasan, who recently showed impressive form for Bangladesh A against Pakistan Shaheens in Islamabad during the tour games, sustained the injury while fielding in the four-day match against the Shaheens, which also prevented him from batting in the second innings of the match.
He had shown promising form, scoring 65 runs in the first innings of the four-day match and contributing significantly with scores of 69 and 65 in earlier matches of the tour against Pakistan Shaheens. Mahmudul Hasan’s absence is a big blow for Bangladesh in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan.
Mahmudul Hasan to rest for three weeks: Debashish Chowdhury
BCB chief medical officer Debashish Chowdhury was quoted by Cricbuzz on Saturday (August 17): “We have received an email regarding Mahmudul where it is stated that he has suffered a right groin injury and as a result, he will be resting for three weeks.”
The opening Test of the upcoming two-match Test series is scheduled to begin on August 21 in Rawalpindi, and the second and final Test is scheduled to be held at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi from August 30.
The Bangladesh cricket team arrived early in Pakistan to acclimatise to the local conditions and prepare thoroughly, despite the ongoing political instability in the country. They completed a three-day practice session in Lahore before travelling to Islamabad.
Bangladeshi gamers face internet problems in Pakistan
Meanwhile, Bangladeshi players are said to be facing problems with their hotel accommodations, particularly in relation to the slow internet connection in Pakistan. Bangladeshi players are having difficulty communicating with their families back home due to the slow internet connection, and have complained about it to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
🚨 The Bangladesh cricket team has complained to their team management about the slow internet in Pakistan, which is causing them inconvenience in speaking to their families back home. #PAKvBAN
– Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) August 16, 2024
The Bangladesh team management has been informed to the BCB and PCB about the same as this issue might affect the players’ off-field comfort in the upcoming Test series.
Earlier, Pakistan legend and current Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed thanked the PCB for efficiently managing the logistics surrounding Bangladesh’s rescheduled arrival in Pakistan for their upcoming two-match Test series.
