Mushfiqur out with contusion injury ahead of second Test vs. West Indies
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled out due to a contusion injury prior to the second Test against the West Indies. The injury, affecting his finger, did not show sufficient improvement as of October 28, according to Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan. Mushfiqur is expected to recover and be fit for the match, providing he sees further healing before play begins. The second Test is crucial as both teams look to gain momentum in the series.
- •Mushfiqur has a contusion injury on his finger.
- •He is ruled out for the second Test against West Indies.
- •Physio Bayjedul Islam Khan highlighted lack of improvement.
- •Return expected if recovery progresses well before match time.
- 4:23 AMESPNcricinfo — Mushfiqur out with 'contusion injury', expected to be fit for second Test against West Indies
""There wasn't sufficient improvement till this morning" to the injured finger, Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said
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