The Bangladesh National Cricket Team suffered an injury scare during the ongoing second Test against the West Indies National Cricket Team at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Actually, Shadman Islam injured his left ankle while trying to stop the ball near the boundary and was left in serious pain.

The injury looked serious as the Bangladesh opening batter fell awkwardly on the ground and needed immediate medical attention from the team physio in Sylhet.

Bangladesh suffer major injury blow as Shadman Islam carried off on stretcher against West Indies

The incident took place during the 78th over of the West Indies innings when Mehidy Hasan Miraz was bowling to Amir Jangoo at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Justin Greaves played a fuller delivery towards short fine leg.

Shadman Islam quickly ran towards the ball to stop it, but his left ankle got stuck in the ground while he was bending down. He twisted his ankle and fell awkwardly, immediately showing severe pain.

Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud quickly rushed to him and called for the physio. Medical staff rushed onto the pitch and treated Shadman while his teammates surrounded him. The physio also stretched his left leg during the treatment.

However, the situation turned tense when a stretcher was brought onto the field. Shadman was then helped onto the stretcher and taken off the field. His injury raised serious concerns for Bangladesh.

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