DHAKA, Feb 24: Bangladesh on Sunday named uncapped batsman Mominul Haque to replace Shakib Al Hasan in next month’s Test series against Sri Lanka after the star all-rounder was ruled out due to injury.

Bangladesh will play two Tests, three one-dayers and one Twenty20 during their month-long tour of Sri Lanka, with the first Test starting at Galle on March 8.

Shakib, the 25-year-old former national captain, will have an operation in Australia this week for a shinbone injury which he has been suffering all season.

“He is expected to be able to resume playing four to six weeks after the surgery,” said Bangladesh Cricket Board physician Debashis Chowdhury, adding that Shakib would also need longer-term treatment for other injuries.

Mominul Haque is a left-handed batsman and occasional spinner.

Chief selector Akram Khan said it would not be easy to manage without Shakib, especially against Sri Lanka in home conditions.

“But the reality is we are not getting him this time. We have taken into consideration Mominul’s performance over the last one year. He has been impressive,” Akram said, adding left-arm spinner Enamul Haque Jr, batsman Jahurul Islam and seamer Robiul Islam were also recalled for the Tests.

Test squad: Mushfiqur Rahim (captain), Mohammad Mahmudullah (vice-captain), Tamim Iqbal, Shahriar Nafees, Anamul Haque, Naeem Islam, Nasir Hossain, Sohag Gazi, Abul Hasan, Rubel Hossain, Enamul Haque Jr, Jahurul Islam, Mominul Haque, Shahadat Hossain, Robiul Islam. —Agencies