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Mominul replaced by Jaker Ali after suffering head injury

Mominul Haque picked up the injury while attempting a catch at short leg in West Indies' first innings of the Dhaka Test…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 8:53 AM
Mominul replaced by Jaker Ali after suffering head injury
Key Things to Know
  • Mominul Haque was replaced by Jaker Ali as a concussion substitute after suffering a head injury in Dhaka.
  • The injury occurred while Mominul attempted a catch at short leg during West Indies' first innings.
  • Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed Mominul showed signs of concussion.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque was substituted out of the first Test against West Indies in Dhaka after suffering a head injury on day three. Mominul fell face first while attempting a catch at short leg off Joshua Bishop in the 78th over of West Indies' first innings. Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed Mominul displayed signs of concussion, leading to Jaker Ali entering the match as his official concussion substitute.

Jaker made his return to Test cricket after 16 months and came out to bat in Bangladesh's second innings following the dismissal of captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Bangladesh struggled to 34 for 4 by tea on the third day, holding a narrow lead of 61 runs.

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