Bangladesh Star Stretchered Off! Opener Suffers On-Field Injury In West Indies Test Clash

Bangladesh have been dealt a worrying setback on the second morning of the second Test against West Indies after opener Shadman Islam suffered an ankle injury while fielding in Sylhet on Friday. The left-hander was unable to walk off the ground and had to be carried away on a stretcher, leaving his involvement in the remainder of the match uncertain. The incident occurred during West Indies' first innings, in the 78th over. Shadman sprinted towards the fine-leg boundary in an attempt to prevent a shot from Amir Jangoo from reaching the rope.

However, he lost his footing while attempting to collect the ball and went down in visible discomfort.

Shadman Islam's Injury Raises Concern For Bangladesh

Medical staff attended to the Bangladesh batsman as he remained on the turf.

With the injury preventing him from leaving the field on his own, the team eventually arranged for him to be taken off on a stretcher.

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The timing of the setback is particularly unfortunate for Bangladesh, given Shadman's recent contribution with the bat.

The opener had struck a century in the first Test, making him an important presence at the top of the order.

His injury now leaves the hosts waiting for an assessment on the extent of the damage and whether he will be fit enough to return during the ongoing contest. 

Bangladesh Bowlers Dismiss West Indies For 356

The injury scare came on a day when Bangladesh had managed to bring West Indies' first innings to an end.

The visitors were dismissed for 356 after lunch on the second day, giving the home side an opportunity to respond with the bat.

However, attention quickly shifted from the bowling effort to Shadman's condition.

With the opener's participation in the rest of the Test still in doubt, Bangladesh could face a selection and batting-order concern as the match progresses.