DHAKA, Oct 28, 2024 (BSS)- Uncapped middle order batter Mahidul Islam Ankon 
replaced fellow wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik in the squad for the 
second Test against South Africa which gets underway in Chattogram tomorrow 
(Tuesday).

The national selection panel of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) called up the 
25-year old right-hander after Jaker Ali was ruled out following a 
concussion.

"Jaker Ali had suffered a concussion while batting in practice yesterday 
(Sunday). He has a history of concussion and is still showing symptoms," 
national team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said.

"Given his previous concussion record, recovery may take some time. Based on 
the clinical findings, he has been ruled out of the second Test," he added.

Dhaka Division player Ankon has scored 1934 runs in 43 first class matches. 
He is coming off a hundred (118 against Sylhet Division) in the only innings 
he has played in the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL).