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Bangladesh Opener Shadman Islam Stretchered Off in Second Test Injury Scare

Bangladesh Opener Shadman Islam Stretchered Off in Second Test Injury Scare
World Sports · 06:03:27 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam was stretchered off the field after sustaining an on-field injury during the second Test match, leaving the hosts facing the possibility of playing with only ten players. The incident occurred during the match, with medical staff attending to the batsman before he was removed on a stretcher.

The injury raises concerns for Bangladesh's batting lineup as they navigate the remainder of the Test. Team officials have not yet released details on the nature or severity of the injury, nor a timeline for Islam's potential return to the crease.

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