|| CF Correspondent ||

Bangladesh may miss the service of opening batsmen Shadman Islam in the opening Test during tour in Pakistan next month due to injury, said Bangladesh Cricket Board official on Monday.

Shadman had been struggling with a wrist injury, which he sustained a few months back while playing for Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in mini Ranji in Bangalore.

Shadman and had to return home after playing only two matches in the so-called mini Ranji in July-August but he played in other competitions, including two Tests in India, later without much of a problem.

According to BCB chief physician officials, Shadman recently complained of pain on the injured wrist and was given an injection on Monday and he was asked for one-week rest.

‘We asked Shadman not to play in the BCL as he had been suffering from a wrist injury for quite some time.

This is an old injury. When he tries to bat, his pain gets increased. So we advised an injection for him and give him one week rest. Due to this, we also informed the authorities not to consider him for the first round match of BCL,’’ Debashish told reporters on Tuesday.

‘’He took the injection on Monday and after two to three days, we will assess his condition again. We can decide whether he will be available for the Pakistan Test after observing his situation a few days later,’’ he said.