Bangladesh call up uncapped Abul Hossain

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Bangladesh call up uncapped Abul Hossain

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Bangladesh have called up uncapped left-arm pacer Abul Hossain to replace injured Shafiul Islam.

18 March,2012 09:26 pm

Shafiul has been ruled out of the tournament after injuring his shoulder fielding in their match against India on Friday.Shafiul has damaged some soft tissues and was given 10 days of rest, said chief selector Akram Khan.Raju (Abul Hossain) has already joined the squad and will be available for selection in our next game against Sri Lanka, Akram added.Bangladesh, who beat India by five wickets, face Sri Lanka on Tuesday when a win against the islanders could take them to the final of the tournament for the first time.