Tamim Iqbal, the experienced Bangladesh left-handed opener, is in the midst of rehabilitation for a back injury. He has shared his optimism about making a full recovery before Bangladesh’s participation in the Men’s ODI World Cup in India.
Tamim Iqbal won’t be participating in Bangladesh’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. Instead, he’ll be focusing on a rehabilitation program to heal his persistent back injury. The aim is to ensure his readiness for the three-game ODI series against New Zealand, which will take place at home. Additionally, this approach aims to have him fully fit for the Men’s ODI World Cup.
“It’s going good (as far as rehabilitation is concerned). I think the way my plan is set we are right on track I am quite happy with the outcome till now and I haven’t complained about the back pain yet and there is no sign of major pain since taking the injection.”
“There is stiffness for one or two days till now I am very happy and whoever is involved with the program (rehabilitation) like the new rehab manager (Kieron Thoms), national team physio Bayzid and national team trainer Nick all of them are satisfied with the process. If we can move forward well in that case the series that I am targeting I hope (to make myself available),” Tamim was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.
In a surprising turn of events in July, Tamim Iqbal caught the cricketing world off guard with his announcement of retiring from international cricket. However, after some urging from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, he had a change of heart and decided to reconsider, eventually relinquishing his role as the ODI captain. This leadership position has now been passed on to Shakib Al Hasan. During this time, Tamim emphasized the significance of the upcoming matches before the ODI World Cup, highlighting their crucial role in the journey ahead.
Tamim Iqbal is to start his full-fledged net session from 7th September
Tamim mentioned that his complete training is scheduled to commence on September 7th, which is two weeks prior to the ODI series against New Zealand. This also falls just two days after the deadline for announcing the Men’s ODI World Cup squads.
“I think from 7th (September) I can take part in a full net session and there will be no restrictions like I cannot do this or that like you have seen I was facing only throw downs on the opening two days and from now onwards I can use a stick for throw downs. The way it had been planned, every day there is a tick mark there isn’t a day when we could not do something for any reason apart from one day like I had some pain but that was in my calf.”
Bangladesh will open its Men’s ODI World Cup campaign against Afghanistan at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on October 7, followed by facing defending champions England at the same venue on October 10.
