Opening batsman Imrul Kayes is out of Bangladesh’s squad for the second test against the West Indies starting on Thursday in Dhaka with a shoulder injury.

The home side didn’t include any player in his place, making it likely that Shadman Islam will have a test debut.

According to the Physio’s report Imrul injured in his shoulder and toe and will need 10 days for recovery,” said chief selector Minhajul Abedin .

Bangladesh’s juggling for the opening positions will continue ……….having already employed four different pairs at the top in 2018.

Soumya Sarkar’s twin failures in Chittagong will put him under more pressure, not to mention the added responsibility of likely opening with a newcomer.

The full squad reads…. Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Soumya Sarker, Mohammad Mithun, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Ariful Haque, Khaled Ahmed and Shadman Islam.

Bangladesh holds a one nil lead in the series following victory inside three days in the first test on the weekend.