Bangladesh’s opening batsman, Tamim Iqbal, will not be participating in the upcoming one-off Test match against Afghanistan. The match is set to commence on Wednesday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

According to the national team physio, Muzadded Alpha Sany, Tamim has been struggling with recurring lower back pain. Despite receiving treatment and undergoing procedures to alleviate the pain and enhance his functionality, his condition has not sufficiently improved to enable him to participate in the Test.

During training sessions, Tamim experienced stiffness and pain while batting and fielding, impeding his ability to complete the necessary physical preparation required for a five-day match.

The Bangladesh squad for the Test match includes Liton Das as the captain, alongside Zakir Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, and Mushfik Hasan.