BAN head coach gives update on Shakib Al Hasan's status for 2nd Test: 'No word from physio yet...'

During the opening match in Chennai, Shakib suffered an injury while facing a tough delivery from Jasprit Bumrah. As a result, the experienced all-rounder was unable to bowl for an extended period during the game, only managing to bowl 21 overs in total across both innings. Hannan Sarkar, a member of the BCB selection panel, previously stated that Shakib's availability for the upcoming matches will be decided after observing his performance in training sessions in Kanpur.

However, Bangladesh's head coach has already declared that Shakib is available for selection.

"At the moment, I haven't heard from my physio or from anyone. He is still eligible for selection," Hathurusinghe said after the team's first training session in Kanpur.

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The coach praised Shakib for putting up a great fight against the quality Indian attack in the second innings, in which he scored 25 off 56 balls. In the first innings, he was the top-scorer for the visitors, adding 32 off and 64 balls.

Bangladesh coach not upset about Shakib's performance

However, Shakib's form, of late, has not been great especially with the bat. He did not score heavily in Pakistan, where Bangladesh cherished a historic Test series win. He could only manage 15, 2 and 21 not out during his three outings.

However, Hathurusinghe said he was not overly concerned about Shakib's recent rough patch with the bat.

"I am not upset about his performance. Our overall performance, we could have done better. I am sure that he also thinks that he can perform better. We all know what he is capable of.

"He batted really well in the second innings. He couldn't go on, not because of lack of pride. It's the sheer quality of the opposition," he said, backing the veteran player.

Hathurusinghe also reiterated that the visitors are not worried about their security despite the political upheaval and resultant violence back home that has been criticised in India.

"We have no concern about the security. We trust that the Indian board is looking after that."

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