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Mushfiqur Rahim injury update: Bangladesh batter available for 2nd Test

Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim is expected to return for the second Test against West Indies after missing the series opener in Mirpur due to a right index finger injury. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter was ruled out of the first match on…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:19 AM
Mushfiqur Rahim injury update: Bangladesh batter available for 2nd Test
Key Things to Know
  • Mushfiqur Rahim is expected to be available for Bangladesh's second Test against West Indies.
  • Rahim missed the first Test in Mirpur after sustaining a right index finger contusion in training.
  • Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan indicated Rahim could recover within three days.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim is expected to return for the second Test against West Indies starting on November 5 in Sylhet. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter missed the opening Test in Mirpur on October 28 after sustaining a contusion to his right index finger during training.

National team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan stated that Rahim is expected to recover within three days. Towhid Hridoy was named as Rahim's replacement in the playing XI for the series opener, where captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat.

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