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Funny exchange: Mushfiqur Rahim Ruled Out of First
Funny exchange: Mushfiqur Rahim Ruled Out of First
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Srijan
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Oct 28, 2026
12:20 AM
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Funny exchange brings the latest update from the bangladesh vs west indies Test series, with veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim ruled out of the opening match in Dhaka because of a finger injury.
Mushfiqur suffered a contusion to his index finger during a practice session on Tuesday, just one day before the first Test. Although the injury initially did not appear serious, further assessment showed that the experienced batter should not be risked for the opening match.
Mushfiqur Expected to Return for Second Test
Bangladesh team physiotherapist Bayjedul Islam Khan remains optimistic that Mushfiqur will recover quickly and could be available for the second and final Test in Sylhet, which begins on November 5.
"Mushfiqur Rahim got hurt on his index finger during practice yesterday. He was under observation afterwards. But there wasn't sufficient improvement till this morning," Khan said in a statement from the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
"It is a contusion injury. We are hopeful that he will recover in the next three days. He will be available for the next Test."
The positive assessment means Bangladesh are hopeful that Mushfiqur will return to the squad without missing the entire bangladesh vs west indies series.
Towhid Hridoy Replaces Mushfiqur
With Mushfiqur unavailable for the Dhaka Test, Bangladesh have brought Towhid Hridoy into the playing XI. Hridoy has limited Test experience, having featured in only one Test so far.
His previous Test appearance came against Zimbabwe in Harare earlier this year. The opportunity now gives Hridoy another chance to establish himself in Bangladesh's longer-format setup.
Replacing an experienced campaigner such as Mushfiqur will be a significant challenge, particularly given his long-standing importance to Bangladesh's Test batting order.
Mushfiqur's Remarkable Test Career
Mushfiqur has generally enjoyed an injury-free international career. His previous absence from a Test at home came more than two years ago against Sri Lanka, when he missed the match for personal reasons.
The last time he was unavailable for a Test because of an injury was in November 2024, also during Bangladesh's tour of the West Indies.
The veteran batter made history last year by becoming the first Bangladesh cricketer to reach 100 Test appearances. Since reaching that landmark, he has continued to contribute consistently, averaging more than 40 across six matches.
Recent Form Adds to Bangladesh's Concerns
Mushfiqur's recent performance also underlines his importance to the team. In Bangladesh's most recent Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi earlier this month, he scored a duck in the first innings before responding with a valuable 81 in the second.
His experience in pressure situations will be missed as Bangladesh begin their latest Test assignment against the West Indies.
For Funny exchange, the key development is Bangladesh's expectation that Mushfiqur will recover in time for the second Test. The bangladesh vs west indies series could therefore see the veteran return to action in Sylhet after a short recovery period.
Final Outlook
Mushfiqur Rahim's finger injury is an untimely setback for Bangladesh, but the medical team's expectation of a three-day recovery provides encouragement. Towhid Hridoy will now have the responsibility of filling the experienced batter's place in the opening Test.
If Mushfiqur recovers as expected, Bangladesh could welcome their record-breaking Test batter back for the second match in Sylhet on November 5.
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