Fitness race on for Sohan, Shoriful ahead of Ireland T20Is

Fast bowler Shoriful Islam and wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan Sohan are expected to recover in time for Bangladesh's three-match home T20I series against Ireland later this month, according to team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan.

Both players picked up injuries during Friday's T20I against the West Indies in Chattogram, with Sohan twisting his right ankle and Shoriful suffering a right hamstring strain.

"Sohan may need around three weeks, while Shoriful could take two to three," physio Bayjedul informed The Daily Star on Monday, adding that scans confirmed no fracture in Sohan's ankle.

Rehabilitation has already begun for Sohan, with Shoriful expected to start his from Thursday.

The T20I series will take place at Chattogram's Bir Sreshtha Shaheed Flt Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium on November 27, 29, and December 2.