Bangladesh’s vice-captain Taskin Ahmed's anticipated return to the pitch is a beacon of hope for the team as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup matches. Last month, an injury sidelined the Tiger pacer during a home series against Zimbabwe, raising concerns about his availability for the World Cup. However, the vice-captain retained by the BCB is now on the mend.
On Monday Taskin bowled in Dallas, Texas, with a shortened run-up are promising signs of his recovery. Despite missing the T20 series against the USA and two World Cup warm-up matches due to a rib injury, the team management remains optimistic. With a positive MRI report in hand, they are hopeful that Taskin will be match-ready for the first game against Sri Lanka on June 8.
The countdown to recovery is on, with Taskin having 11 more days to prepare, aligning with the team's World Cup schedule. His swift recovery is crucial, as it was initially estimated that he would need 24 days to heal. The focus now is on whether Taskin can bring his prowess back to the field in time for Bangladesh's opening match.
Taskin's injury occurred during the fourth match of the series against Zimbabwe. He was injured on the right side of his body while fielding. Although the severity of the injury was detailed, it was believed that he would not recover easily.
