Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka after his COVID-19 test positive.

Cricketer did RT-PCR and rapid antigen test:-

The Magura-born cricketer tested positive in RT-PCR and rapid antigen test on Tuesday, May 10.

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Back on Monday, the Bangladesh national team began training in Chattogram, and Shakib was expected to join them on Wednesday.

According to a statement from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the veteran player has gone into self-isolation and will undergo another test in a few days.

Did not name a replacement:-

The first test is to be held from Sunday 15 May at the Zahoor Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The hosts are yet to name a replacement for the 35-year-old.

Earlier, the Tigers missed the services of all-rounder Mehdi Hasan Miraj and pacer Taskin Ahmed.

Bangladesh also picked up all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain Saikat as cover for Mehdi. Speedster Shorful Islam’s participation in the first Test is also subject to fitness.

The Played Only 3 Out of 11 Tests:-

As far as Shakib is concerned, he has played only 3 of the 11 Tests he has played since Bangladesh’s return from a one-year ban.

Earlier this year, Bangladesh’s batsmen were under pressure to perform in the two-match Test series against South Africa. Shakib’s absence means that his middle order will be weak.

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But the Tigers can take heart from the fact that they beat New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui without Shakib in their playing XI.

The second and final Test of Sri Lanka’s tour of Bangladesh will begin on Monday, May 23 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.