NEW DELHI: Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed has requested the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to not think about him for Take a look at cricket as he’s battling a lingering shoulder damage, and wishes to focus solely on white-ball cricket, in response to a report.
Cricbuzz reported that Taskin has written a letter to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), pleading for consideration in limited-overs codecs to assist his restoration. BCB officers confirmed the event to Cricbuzz however emphasised the necessity for a complete dialogue after the continuing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season.
“He (Taskin) had despatched a letter stating that he doesn’t wish to play longer-version cricket. After the sport (of the continuing BPL) is over, we are going to sit with him on this regard, ” mentioned Jalal Yunus, BCB’s cricket operation chairman to Cricbuzz.
The choice awaits the enter of head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, who has been knowledgeable about Taskin’s intentions.
Taskin’s shoulder damage, sustained in the course of the World Cup 2023 match towards India, has been a persistent hurdle in his profession. Following the event, Taskin was despatched to a rehabilitation program to regain full health and begin aggressive cricket once more. In consequence, he missed the two-match Take a look at collection at house towards New Zealand and the white-ball return tour that adopted quickly after.
The dilemma extends past the pitch, as Taskin faces the prospect of surgical procedure and a chronic absence from the sport. The BCB’s cautious method, evident in denying Taskin a NOC for the Indian Premier League (IPL), showcases their issues in regards to the injury-prone quick bowler.
Apparently, Mustafizur Rahman, one other distinguished pacer from Bangladesh too opted out of red-ball cricket to concentrate on white-ball codecs.
Whereas BCB granted NOC to Mustafizur for the IPL, the choice stays contentious for Taskin and Shoriful Islam, each representing the nation in Take a look at cricket.