Bangladesh face a potential selection crisis in the second Test against West Indies after opener
The incident unfolded in the 78th over of the West Indies' first innings. While chasing a ball hit toward the fine leg boundary by Amir Jangoo, Shadman slipped on the turf and immediately collapsed in visible distress. He remained on the field for several minutes receiving medical attention before being transported away on a stretcher.
Injury concerns and match implications
BCB physio Bayzediul Islam confirmed the nature of the setback, stating that the opener had twisted his left ankle. Shadman was subsequently taken to a local hospital to undergo an MRI scan and remains under medical observation. A final determination regarding his ability to participate further in the Test will be made once the scan results are reviewed.
Reports indicate that morning dew had rendered the outfield near the boundary ropes slippery, a factor that also caused Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud to lose his footing earlier in the day. The timing of the injury is particularly significant for the hosts, as they are unable to utilize a concussion substitute for an ankle injury. Should Shadman be ruled out, Bangladesh will be forced to play with only 10 men for the rest of the contest.
The impact of his absence was felt immediately as Bangladesh began their first innings. With Shadman unavailable, the team management promoted Nayeem Hasan—who had previously never batted higher than number eight—to open the batting alongside Tanzid Hasan. The loss of Shadman is a blow to the home side, given he entered this match in strong form having scored a century in the opening Test of the series. West Indies, who currently lead the two-match series 1-0, eventually saw their first innings conclude at 356 runs shortly after the lunch break on day two.
