Bangladesh Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy Doubtful for Pakistan Tests Due to Groin Injury

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Bangladesh's opening batter, is likely to miss the upcoming Test series against Pakistan due to a groin injury. The injury is expected to take around two weeks to heal, putting him in doubt for the first Test in Rawalpindi and the second Test in Karachi. Shadman Islam may replace him if he's unable to play. This is a significant blow to Bangladesh, as Mahmudul and Zakir Hasan have formed a settled opening combination in recent Tests. The team will hope for a speedy recovery to minimize the impact on their lineup.