<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed's participation in the upcoming second ODI against India on December 7 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium is uncertain due to fitness concerns.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Bangladesh coach, Russell Doming, mentioned that they are unwilling to take any risk with Taskin's health since he is not yet a “hundred percent ready” to return to competitive cricket.</div><div><br></div><div>After sustaining an injury to his back in the aftermath of the T20 World Cup in Australia, Taskin Ahmed has been undergoing a rehabilitation program.</div><div>On Tuesday, Doming shed some light on the pacer's current situation, stating that he had received a painkiller injection and bowled five overs, but was still not fit enough for competitive cricket.</div><div><br></div><div>With upcoming matches such as a two-match Test series against India, Doming asserted that they could not risk Taskin's health at this point.</div><div><br></div><div>Ebadot Hossain stepped in to replace Taskin in the series opener, and Bangladesh triumphed thanks to a remarkable batting performance from Mehidy Hasan Miraz who orchestrated a 51-run partnership with Mustafizur Rahman for the last wicket.</div><div><br></div><div>Ebadot was also effective with the ball, taking four wickets and conceding just 47 runs – his best showing in an ODI match. This was only his second ODI appearance.</div><div><br></div><div>Shakib Al Hasan was the standout performer among the bowlers in the first match, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul against India. His brilliance along with Ebadot's pace bowling saw India all out for 186, and Bangladesh emerged victorious with only one wicket to spare in their chase.</div><div><br></div><div>Bangladesh will strive to clinch the series in the second match against India, which is scheduled to take place in Chattogram on December 10, providing them with a game in hand, accoridng to UNB reports.</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>