Bangladesh have got a huge boost ahead of the second Test match against India as former skipper Shakib Al Hasan is available for selection. The news was confirmed on Wednesday (Sep 25) by head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe when he addressed the media. Shakib, who was reported to be playing in the Chennai Test with a broken finger, will be available for selection for the Kanpur Test that&nbsp;starts on Friday (Sep 27).

<h2>Shakib available for selection</h2>

"At the moment I have not heard anything about any sort of injury -- neither from the physio nor from anyone else," Hathurusinghe told reporters in Kanpur, where the Test will be played.

"And he is eligible for selection. If there are any changes (in the team) then it's depending on the surface."

With reports suggesting his finger injury, the all-rounder’s involvement in the match was in doubt. However, he is now available for selection, with the final call to be taken in the last 24 hours before the match.

Now 37, Shakib brings tons of experience to the table as Bangladesh search for a historic win on Indian soil. They recently beat Pakistan 2-0 on their home turf and will at least look for a draw on Indian soil.

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They lost the opening Test by 280 runs with Ravichandran Ashwin playing a key role in India’s win. He scalped a five-for and also scored his sixth hundred in the Test format.

With an opportunity to level the series, the visitors will look to go with a full-strength squad with Shakib being one of the first names on the team sheet.

Bangladesh probable XI

Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana

Bangladesh have got a huge boost ahead of the second Test match against India as former skipper Shakib Al Hasan is available for selection. The news was confirmed on Wednesday (Sep 25) by head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe when he addressed the media.

Bangladesh have got a huge boost ahead of the second Test match against India as former skipper Shakib Al Hasan is available for selection. The news was confirmed on Wednesday (Sep 25) by head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe when he addressed the media. Shakib, who was reported to be playing in the Chennai Test with a broken finger, will be available for selection for the Kanpur Test that starts on Friday (Sep 27). Shakib available for selection "At the moment I have not heard anything about any sort of injury -- neither from the physio nor from anyone else," Hathurusinghe told reporters in Kanpur, where the Test will be played. "And he is eligible for selection. If there are any changes (in the team) then it's depending on the surface." With reports suggesting his finger injury, the all-rounder’s involvement in the match was in doubt. However, he is now available for selection, with the final call to be taken in the last 24 hours before the match. Now 37, Shakib brings tons of experience to the table as Bangladesh search for a historic win on Indian soil. They recently beat Pakistan 2-0 on their home turf and will at least look for a draw on Indian soil. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: They've the best bowling attack - Manjrekar backs Indian pacers to do the job in Australia They lost the opening Test by 280 runs with Ravichandran Ashwin playing a key role in India’s win. He scalped a five-for and also scored his sixth hundred in the Test format. With an opportunity to level the series, the visitors will look to go with a full-strength squad with Shakib being one of the first names on the team sheet. Bangladesh probable XI Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana

IND vs BAN: Shakib Al Hasan boost for Bangladesh ahead of Kanpur Test, confirms coach Chandika Hathurusinghe

Bangladesh cricket team’s preparations could be dealt a huge blow ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup as skipper Shakib Al Hasan got injured on Thursday, September 28. Shakib, who will lead the side in his probable last World Cup for the national side suffered a minor injury while playing football and is reported to be out for the warm-up matches and the World Cup opener against Afghanistan. As a result of the injury, Shakib did not take the field against Sri Lanka in the first warm-up match.

<h2>Bangladesh dealt blow</h2>

It is reported that Shakib suffered a foot injury while playing football in team training that saw him get ruled out of the first warm-up match. The reported injury came a day before the Sri Lanka clash while there are eight days to go for their first World Cup match. While there is no official word from the Bangladesh Cricket Board, it is expected that Shakib will miss out on the England clash in the warm-up and could also spend time on the bench in the first match of the World Cup in Dharamshala.

The 36-year-old has been a great servant to Bangladesh cricket having represented the side since making his debut in 2006. So far, he has played 240 ODI matches while also playing 117 T20Is and 66 Test matches. As an all-rounder for the national side, he has amassed nearly 14000 international runs and scalped 681 wickets. He remains one of the finest cricketers to have played for Bangladesh.

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He has been in the news lately for a spat with national team colleague Tamim Iqbal, who was dropped from the World Cup squad. The team management made an interesting choice ahead of the marquee tournament as they dropped former skipper Tamim Iqbal, despite him stating that he is fit to go.

Bangladesh will open their ODI World Cup campaign on Saturday, October 7 against Afghanistan in Dharamsala. However, their preparations got underway on Friday, September 29 against Sri Lanka while they will also face England on Monday, October 2 in the World Cup warm-up games.

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Bangladesh cricket team’s preparations could be dealt a huge blow ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup as skipper Shakib Al Hasan got injured on Thursday, September 28.

Bangladesh cricket team’s preparations could be dealt a huge blow ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup as skipper Shakib Al Hasan got injured on Thursday, September 28. Shakib, who will lead the side in his probable last World Cup for the national side suffered a minor injury while playing football and is reported to be out for the warm-up matches and the World Cup opener against Afghanistan. As a result of the injury, Shakib did not take the field against Sri Lanka in the first warm-up match. Bangladesh dealt blow It is reported that Shakib suffered a foot injury while playing football in team training that saw him get ruled out of the first warm-up match. The reported injury came a day before the Sri Lanka clash while there are eight days to go for their first World Cup match. While there is no official word from the Bangladesh Cricket Board, it is expected that Shakib will miss out on the England clash in the warm-up and could also spend time on the bench in the first match of the World Cup in Dharamshala. The 36-year-old has been a great servant to Bangladesh cricket having represented the side since making his debut in 2006. So far, he has played 240 ODI matches while also playing 117 T20Is and 66 Test matches. As an all-rounder for the national side, he has amassed nearly 14000 international runs and scalped 681 wickets. He remains one of the finest cricketers to have played for Bangladesh. ALSO READ | 'We need to stop...': Yuvraj Singh recalls Sachin Tendulkar's advice after SA loss during CWC '11 He has been in the news lately for a spat with national team colleague Tamim Iqbal, who was dropped from the World Cup squad. The team management made an interesting choice ahead of the marquee tournament as they dropped former skipper Tamim Iqbal, despite him stating that he is fit to go. Bangladesh will open their ODI World Cup campaign on Saturday, October 7 against Afghanistan in Dharamsala. However, their preparations got underway on Friday, September 29 against Sri Lanka while they will also face England on Monday, October 2 in the World Cup warm-up games. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup: Bangladesh dealt blow in preparations, skipper Shakib Al Hasan likely to miss opener - Reports

A hamstring injury has forced Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to miss the remainder of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, the country's cricket board (BCB) released a statement on Sunday (October 31) to inform.&nbsp;

The 34-year-old Shakib will miss the last two Group 1 games against South Africa and Australia due to the injury that he pulled up while fielding in the loss to West Indies on Friday. Although, he did bowl his four overs and even opened the batting while chasing.&nbsp;

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Bangladesh Team Doctor Debashis Chowdhury said, “Shakib sustained a left lower hamstring strain while fielding during the match against the West Indies. In clinical examination it was diagnosed as an injury of Grade 1 intensity. He is ruled out from participation in the last two matches of the tournament and until further review."

In the absence of any reserve player travelling with the squad., Bangladesh will not name a replacement for Shakib.&nbsp;

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Their run in the tournament has been below average as they are currently winless in the Super 12 stage of the tournament after qualifying as Group A runners-up in Round 1.&nbsp;

A hamstring injury has forced Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to miss the remainder of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, the country's cricket board (BCB) released a statement on Sunday (October 31) to inform.

A hamstring injury has forced Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to miss the remainder of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, the country's cricket board (BCB) released a statement on Sunday (October 31) to inform. The 34-year-old Shakib will miss the last two Group 1 games against South Africa and Australia due to the injury that he pulled up while fielding in the loss to West Indies on Friday. Although, he did bowl his four overs and even opened the batting while chasing. ALSO READ | 'It's ridiculous': Virat Kohli says 'too long a break' as India take on NZ after seven days in T20 WC 2021 Bangladesh Team Doctor Debashis Chowdhury said, “Shakib sustained a left lower hamstring strain while fielding during the match against the West Indies. In clinical examination it was diagnosed as an injury of Grade 1 intensity. He is ruled out from participation in the last two matches of the tournament and until further review." In the absence of any reserve player travelling with the squad., Bangladesh will not name a replacement for Shakib. ALSO READ | Watch: Mohammed Shami gets rousing welcome by crowd during India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup match BCB Sports Physician Dr Debashis Chowdhury on Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan's injury.#BCB pic.twitter.com/e5B6xQG2HP — Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) October 31, 2021 × Their run in the tournament has been below average as they are currently winless in the Super 12 stage of the tournament after qualifying as Group A runners-up in Round 1.

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan ruled out due to injury