Bangladesh has  suffered  another  big  setback  ahead  of  their  upcoming  test  series  against  the  West  Indies.

Captain Najmul Hossain who  will  miss  the one  day  international   series  decider  against  Afghanistan   due to a groin injury, will  also  be unavailable for the West Indies two test series which gets  underway  later this month.

Najmul sustained the injury while fielding in the second One Day International that forced him to leave the field at one point with mehidy hasan taking up the responsibility of leading the side. 

Najmul played a crucial role in the second game as his knock of 76 helped Bangladesh level the series.

The  BCB’s senior physician Dr. Debashis chowdhury has confirmed a grade ii strain on his left groin,  which  will require a period of rest and rehabilitation. 

Chowdhury  adds  that  they  will reassess  Najmul’s condition after two weeks, while revealing that he will return home from the United Arab Emirates to continue his rehab.”

Mehidy will lead Bangladesh in the third game against Afghanistan and he is also expected to lead the test side in West Indies in Najmul’s absence. 

Bangladesh are already without Mushfiqur Rahim in the ongoing one day international series and the veteran will not be a part of the test squad to play in the Caribbean as well.

Following the two tests, Bangladesh will also play three One  Day  Internationals  and  three  T20 internationals  against the West Indies.