DHAKA: Bangladesh’s injury-plagued squad suffered a fresh blow ahead of their forthcoming New Zealand tour after fast bowler Shafiul Islam was ruled out with a hamstring injury, an official said Thursday.
“Shafiul hurt his left hamstring during a recent Bangladesh Premier League match, which would sideline him for at least three weeks,” said chief selector Minhajul Abedin.
Kamrul Islam was included in the team as a replacement for the tour, where Bangladesh are due to play three one-day internationals, three Twenty20 internationals and two Tests from December 26 to January 24.
Shafiul’s injury came as a blow considering his form in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the Twenty-20 tournament, where he had taken 18 wickets in 13 matches.
