Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Test: Shakib Al Hasan able to bowl in Dhaka Test, says Allan Donald

Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Test: Shakib Al Hasan didn’t bowl within the second innings of the opening Test in Chattogram, however will bowl within the second match.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 21, 2022 15:26 IST

BAN vs IND, 2nd Test: Shakib Al Hasan able to bowl in Dhaka Test, says Allan Donald. Courtesy: AP

By India Today Web Desk: Fast bowling coach Allan Donald mentioned that Shakib Al Hasan is match to bowl in Bangladesh’s second Test in opposition to India to be performed from Thursday, December 22 on the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur.

Earlier, stories of Shakib enjoying as a specialist batter in Dhaka did the rounds after he didn’t bowl within the second innings of the opening Test on the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

The hosts additionally known as up left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed, holding in thoughts that Shakib has had points together with his shoulder in current instances.

“Shakib is okay, he will bowl. He was bruised and battered in the one-day game here, but he has gone through that. He is available for selection, and available to bowl. Any selectors here? (laughs) If I am talking out of the room a little bit, it will be the same three spinners and welcoming back Taskin and Khaled as well.

“Sorry to the selectors but I am talking out of the room a little bit. That’s what I can see happening. Good news is that Shakib is good to go. Looking at the pitch, I think he will very much come into play,” Donald was quoted as saying to the reporters.

Head coach Russell Domingo additionally mentioned that the Magura-born Shakib was reluctant to place lots of revs on the ball to guard his shoulders.

Taskin Ahmed didn’t play within the opening Tests as the house staff didn’t need his harm to worsen. However, the pacer is up and operating and is ready to participate within the Chattogram Test.

“Taskin is good to go. He wanted to play the last Test but he was very much short of a gallop in terms of rhythm. The build-up to the last Test was crucial for him. He is looking forward to the contest,” Donald added.

Bangladesh misplaced the opening Test by 188 runs after Shakib and Ebadot Hossain sustained accidents whereas bowling.

Edited By:

sabyasachi chowdhury

Published On:

Dec 21, 2022