Taskin eyeing to be fit before DPL super league
Taskin Ahmed. -Collected
||Desk Report||
Bangladeshi pace bowler Taskin Ahmed eyeing to return back to competitive cricket through the Dhaka Premier League’s super-league phase.
The right-arm pacer sustained ankle injury while trying to take a catch in the boundary line against Chittagong Vikings in the last edition of Bangladesh Premier League.
An MRI assessment revealed that the right-arm paceman needs at least three weeks of rest to recover fully.
As a result, he was ruled out of the ODI series against the Kiwis after he made his way into the squad on the back of 22 wickets in 12 matches for Sylhet Sixers.
“Much better now with the grace of Allah,’’ Taskin told reporters at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Saturday.
“I will have the second running session today. I hope to bowl gradually if everything runs smoothly,’’ he said. “The intensity of running is increasing and so far I am pain-free,’’ he said.
“I will start blowing from this month as it is the plan of the Physio team. According to our plan, my game will be started within this Super League. It may start earlier if the progress seems good. Whatever happens, I'm trying to start after fully finishing the rehab,’’ he said.
Taskin said that he was extremely happy that the team management always made him feel special despite his injuries have taken its toll on him.
“Actually, the board officials had been communicating with me after the injury. They often made follow up… how much progress, what is the present status etc. These things inspire even more,’’ said Taskin.
“Our team’s captain, senior players also keep in my touch. These are not only me, any injured player motivated if they get these treatments,’’ he said.
“I had not played in the national team for a year due to injuries and off-form.… It will be a little hard for me but I have to take the reality. Because I was injured I could not play well,’’ he said.
Taskin said that he is eyeing to be part of the World Cup squad as that is his ultimate dream.
“Truly speaking, I am giving priority World Cup. Because the World Cup is my dream,’’ said Taskin.
“I don’t know what to will happen after waking up tomorrow morning. I am not thinking so long. I'm giving the priority to being 100 pc fit and getting a chance in the World Cup squad. Because I had played the World Cup 2015,’’ said Taskin.
“It is a different satisfaction. Still, I feel good to recalling the previous World Cup memories. Another chance has come in this World Cup 2019. I would ask everyone to pray for my recovery and health as well as doing well. It will be a different feel and can’t be explained if Bangladesh do well in the World Cup,’’ he said adding that whether he will be in the squad or not is not in his control but he will give his best.
“It is in my control whether I will not be in the team or not. Hard work is in my control. That's what I believe. I believe if I work hard, the performance will be good,’’ he said.
Though no team yet confirmed Taskin it is understood that if he is fit he will be snapped by one of the top six teams that will play in the super league.
