\"Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam has a groin strain and could not be considered for selection in the second Test against Pakistan which got underway in Rawalpindi today. The left-arm pacer had complained of discomfort in the groin area after the first match and subsequent tests confirmed the injury,\" said the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bayjedul Islam Khan, the Bangladesh team physio, explained that Shoriful showed signs of discomfort after the first Test at Rawalpindi, which the visitors\u2019 won by ten wickets, marking their first-ever Test win against Pakistan. \u201cShoriful underwent an MRI following the first Test and the results show a Grade 1 left adductor strain. Recovery usually takes around 10 days in such cases and he has started his rehab.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The injury timeline means that Shoriful is a likely doubtful starter for the two Tests against India, starting from September 19 in Chennai. Shoriful had picked three wickets in Bangladesh's win in the opening Test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shoriful was also handy with the bat, smashing two sixes in a 14-ball 22 in the first innings. Overall, Shoriful, who made his Test debut in 2021, has played 11 matches and picked up 25 wickets at an average of 33.72.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The injury timeline means that Shoriful is a likely doubtful starter for the two Tests against India, starting from September 19 in Chennai. Shoriful had picked three wickets in Bangladesh's win in the opening Test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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