Bangladesh's Shadman Islam injured during Test against West Indies
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam was stretchered off after a severe ankle injury during the second Test against the West Indies.
The Brief
- Shadman Islam suffered a left ankle injury while attempting to stop a ball near the boundary.
- Medical staff treated him on the field before he was stretchered off.
- The incident occurred during the 78th over of the West Indies innings.
Bangladesh's Shadman Islam sustained a significant left ankle injury during the second Test against the West Indies at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
The injury occurred as he attempted to stop a ball near the boundary, causing him to fall awkwardly and show immediate severe pain.
Team physiotherapists provided on-field treatment, including stretching his left leg, before a stretcher was brought onto the pitch.
Shadman was then helped onto the stretcher and removed from the field, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the match.
The incident took place during the 78th over of the West Indies innings, when Mehidy Hasan Miraz was bowling to Amir Jangoo.
Justin Greaves played a fuller delivery towards short fine leg, prompting Shadman to run and attempt to stop the ball.
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