Jaker Ali ruled out for second South Africa Test due to concussion

Bangladesh’s Jaker Ali has been ruled out for the side’s upcoming second Test against South Africa with a concussion. Mahidul Islam Ankon has been named as his replacement in the squad. It is worth noting that Jaker suffered the concussion while in training at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, in Chattogram, on Sunday, October 27.

The 26-year-old made his Test debut in the first Test of the series and managed to score a resilient half century as well. Apart from the longest format, Ali has played a total of 19 T20Is for Bangladesh and has managed to score 254 runs so far. Talking about his injury, Bangladesh's physio Bayjedul Islam Khan took centre stage and reflected on his state and how the 26-year-old has had a history of concussions. 

"Jaker Ali suffered a concussion while batting in practice yesterday [Sunday].  He has a history of concussions and is still showing symptoms. Given his previous concussion record, recovery may take some time. Based on the clinical findings, he has been ruled out of the second Test,” Islam Khan was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

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Bangladesh looking to level terms with Proteas

Speaking of the ongoing series, Bangladesh lost the first Test of the two-game series to the Proteas. For the first Test, both sides locked horns at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur from October 21 to 24. The clash got off to a subpar start for the hosts as Bangladesh were bundled out for 106 runs in the first innings.

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 In response, South Africa scored 308 runs, and it was in the second innings that Bangladesh heavily improved and posted a total of 307 runs on the board. Giving the Proteas a target of 106 runs to chase down. The visitors managed to register an easy win, winning the game by seven wickets.  

For the second Test, both Bangladesh and South Africa will gather at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram from October 29, as Bangladesh hope to level the series.