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Sports / Sun, 08 Nov 2026 Cricbuzz

Shadman Islam ruled out of South Africa tour due to ankle injury

Shadman Islam twisted his ankle on the second day of the second Test against West Indies © AFPShadman Islam twisted his ankle on the second day of the second Test against West Indies © AFPShadman Islam, the Bangladesh opener, has been ruled out of the upcoming South Africa tour due to an ankle injury. Shadman twisted his ankle on the second day of the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet. “He (Shadman) is ruled out from the South Africa tour,” a member of the selection panel told Cricbuzz. It is understood that Bangladesh will bat with one man short against West Indies in the ongoing second Test at Sylhet. Meanwhile, Cricbuzz understands in-form Mymensing’s opener Mahfizul Islam Robin is all set to be picked for the Test squad for the South Africa tour.

Shadman Islam twisted his ankle on the second day of the second Test against West Indies © AFP

Shadman Islam twisted his ankle on the second day of the second Test against West Indies © AFP

Shadman Islam, the Bangladesh opener, has been ruled out of the upcoming South Africa tour due to an ankle injury. Shadman twisted his ankle on the second day of the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet.

“He (Shadman) is ruled out from the South Africa tour,” a member of the selection panel told Cricbuzz. “As far as my knowledge is concerned, he suffered a tear while there is a possibility of a fracture as well."

It is understood that Bangladesh will bat with one man short against West Indies in the ongoing second Test at Sylhet. Meanwhile, Cricbuzz understands in-form Mymensing’s opener Mahfizul Islam Robin is all set to be picked for the Test squad for the South Africa tour. Mahfizul is currently in Sylhet with the Test squad and he was working hard with the national coaches in the nets to prepare.

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