Due to a few minor issues, Bangladesh’s captain Shakib Al Hasan‘s availability on the eve of their first Test match against India at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is in doubt. According to a report in The Daily Star, Shakib was taken to a Chattogram hospital due to shoulder and rib discomfort and stiffness.

“He had some stiffness and he went for a check up. The report further said Shakib later returned to the stadium and was seen chatting with the selectors but did not participate in the practice session immediately. It added that he was expected to come to the pre-match press conference on Tuesday, but he went up for a batting session in the nets instead in what was his first net session before the Test series.”

a source in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was quoted as saying in the report.

Russell Domingo, the head coach of Bangladesh, spoke at the press conference in his stead.

The report also stated that team management appears to be debating whether Shakib can now participate in the first Test, which begins on Wednesday.

During the second one-day international (ODI) match between Bangladesh and India at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium last week, Shakib was hit in the shoulder and ribs while facing a brisk first over from fast bowler Umran Malik.

“Look we are still assessing him and we would make a call later this afternoon to make sure he is okay. He is still struggling with his ribs and shoulders a little bit. Hopefully, he can go on hitting some balls and go see how he is doing this afternoon,”

said Domingo in the press conference.

According to the report, Shakib appeared to be at his usual level throughout the approximately 20 minutes of batting practice. However, the management’s decision regarding his participation in the first Test is yet to be determined.

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The ICC World Test Championship cycle includes the two Test matches between India and Bangladesh. India is currently fourth with 52.08 percentage points. With 13.33 percentage points, Bangladesh, on the other hand, is last in the championship table.