Shoriful has no regrets over missing historic first Test
Shoriful Islam says he has no regrets about missing Bangladesh’s historic first Test win over Australia in Darwin and is now ready to return for the Mackay Test.
Shoriful Islam says he has no regrets about missing Bangladesh’s historic first Test win over Australia in Darwin and is now ready to return for the Mackay Test.
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam will miss the first Test against Australia due to a hamstring injury but is expected to join the squad ahead of the second Test, according to a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) source.
Bangladesh's preparations for the upcoming two-Test series against Australia have been disrupted by injuries, with fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam both set to miss the opening Test in Darwin.
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