Shakib's Injury gives two youngsters a chance in the Bangladesh Team

Talismanic Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's absence from the Sri Lanka touring party is undoubtedly a blow, especially when playing a team that has a near-flawless record at home.

However, one man's loss is another man's gain and in this case, Shakib's status as a genuine all-rounder has brought about chances for two players -- left-handed batsman Mominul Haque and left-arm spinner Enamul Haque Jr.

Mominul new pick for Bangladesh Squad for the SL Tests

The national selectors announced a 15-man Test squad for next month's Sri Lanka tour, excluding ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. In place of Shakib, who will undergo an operation on his right leg this week and will subsequently be out of action for six weeks, the selectors have included middle order batsman Mominul Haque and slow-left arm bowler Enamul Haque Jr.