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Tamim Iqbal injured his left index finger yesterday during Fortune Barishal’s training from a delivery of pacer Taskin Ahmed. This left-handed opener left Mirpur with tape on his finger.

Tamim came to practice today with that taped finger. Initially, he batted in the practice nets, then spent a long time on the indoor bowling machine.

Mizanur Rahman, a member of Barisal's coaching staff, said, "Yesterday, a ball jumped. It had no effect. Finger is fine. Yesterday he stopped practicing to prevent any more damage. Today he batted in full session.”

Tamim's team Barisal has not officially announced the captain's name even though there are only nine days left for Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Apart from Tamim, there are veterans like Mahmudullah Riyad and Mushfiqur Rahim in the team.

There is Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who is also in the leadership race.

"The captaincy has been decided. Unofficially may be said. I don't know if it has been announced yet. You will know when it's time. The management will tell who will be the captain.” Mizanur added.