“Tanzim is experiencing pain and discomfort of his right hamstring. He did not feel any better at training today and is not fit to play tomorrow,” Khan stated.

Sakib took three big wickets in the ODI series opener – claiming Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, and Sadeera Samarawickrama – playing an important role in Bangladesh’s six-wicket win.

Right-arm pacer Hasan Mahmud, who last featured in an ODI for Bangladesh in December 2023 against New Zealand, has been called up as Sakib’s replacement.

The three-match ODI series is tied at 1-1, setting the stage for an exciting decider. Following the conclusion of the ODI leg of the tour, both teams will play two Tests in Sylhet and Chattogram, which will form a part of the current ICC World Test Championship cycle.