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Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque has been ruled out of the remainder of the first Test against West Indies after suffering a concussion while fielding on the third day at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik has been approved as Mominul’s concussion substitute for the rest of the match.

The incident occurred during the 78th over of West Indies’ first innings on Friday, October 30. Mominul was fielding at short leg when Joshua Bishop edged a delivery from Mehidy Hasan Miraz towards him. The Bangladesh batter attempted to take the catch but fell face-first onto the ground and sustained a head injury.

Jaker Approved as Concussion Substitute

Bangladesh’s team physio immediately assessed Mominul before he left the field. After showing signs of concussion, he was ruled out of the remaining action.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed that Jaker had been approved as his replacement. Under the concussion substitute rules, Jaker is eligible to bat, bowl and field for the remainder of the match.

He subsequently joined Bangladesh’s second innings when the hosts were struggling after losing several early wickets.

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Bangladesh Under Pressure in Second Innings

Bangladesh finished the third day on 79 for six in their second innings, holding an overall lead of 106 runs. Jaker and Nayeem Hasan were unbeaten on 18 each when bad light brought play to an early close.

Earlier, Bangladesh had scored 272 in their first innings before bowling West Indies out for 245, securing a 27-run lead.

With Mominul unavailable for the remainder of the Test, Bangladesh will look to Jaker and Nayeem to extend their advantage and strengthen their position in the match.

Sources:

The Daily Star

বাংলাদেশ সংবাদ সংস্থা (বাসস)

TBS News

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