Bangladesh has added Shadman Islam as a backup opener to their Test squad against the Windies. This is the maiden call-up for the young batsman as he is yet to make his debut for Bangladesh. The Bangladesh selectors want to strengthen their batting line-up in the absence of their full-time opener Tamim Iqbal. The flamboyant southpaw batsman was ruled out due to a side strain in the Asia Cup.
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Subsequently, the linchpin batsman could not partake in the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, the team management is not sure about the opening pair and has added Shadman Islam as a backup batsman.
“We have opted to include him in our squad. We are keeping an eye on him for quite some time and we feel it is the right time to introduce him,” Habibul Bashar told Cricbuzz.
Meanwhile, Shadman Islam had also scored a fine knock of 73 in the warm-up match against the Windies. Thus, it played its part in getting Shadman Islam his maiden call-up.
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“He batted really well and we believe his recent first-class form had helped him to gain a lot of confidence,” Bashar pointed out.
The southpaw batsman Islam has played for Bangladesh A side as well as the Under-19 Bangladesh side. In fact, he has been a prolific run-scorer in the domestic circuit and thus deserves his opportunity.
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Therefore, the 23-year old left-handed batsman will like to grab his opportunity with both hands. Furthermore, he was also the highest run-getter of the recently concluded National Cricket League and would be looking forward to his chance.
The first Test match between Bangladesh and Windies will take place at Chittagong from 22 November.