In-form Joy ruled out of first Test

ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh’s preparations for the Test series against Pakistan got a big jolt as in-form Mahmudul Hasan Joy has been ruled out of the first Test starting from August 21 at the Pindi Stadium.

Bangladesh team Physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said: “Joy had complained of pain in the right groin on August 14 while playing for Bangladesh A in the four-day match against Pakistan A. He underwent an MRI followed by a physical assessment and it has since been confirmed that he has a Grade 1 adductor strain in the right groin.”

“He has begun his rehab. Such injuries usually take about 10 to 14 days to recover from. He will not be available for the first Test but we hope to have him fit for the second Test which starts on August 30. We will continue to monitor his progress on a day-to-day basis,” Bayjedul added.