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Uncapped middle-order batsman Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon has replaced fellow wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik in the squad for the second Test against South Africa which gets underway in Chattogram tomorrow (Tuesday).

The National Selection Panel of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) called up the 25-year-old right-hander as a replacement for Jaker Ali who was ruled out following a concussion.

“Jaker Ali had suffered a concussion while batting in practice yesterday (Sunday). He has a history of concussions and is still showing symptoms. Given his previous concussion record, recovery may take some time. Based on the clinical findings, he has been ruled out of the second Test.” National Team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said.

Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker made a fifty on Test debut in Bangladesh's second innings in the first Test against South Africa.

He has also played 19 T20Is, having made his debut in the format earlier this year.

Dhaka Division player Mahidul has scored 1934 runs in 43 first class matches. He is coming off a hundred (118 against Sylhet Division) in the only innings he has played in the ongoing National Cricket League.