|| CF Correspondent ||
After winning the Under-19 World Cup, Akbar Ali's own world changed. Akbar, who was living in the world of dreams of becoming famous, greeted and praised by everyone, quickly changed into the world of fear. This time not only Akbar's own world, but the entire world is in fear of the coronavirus. Everything has been stand still. Everyone has been ordered not to get out from their home.
One afternoon in the Rangpur house, while everyone was watching movie together, Akbar said over the phone to a news media that,
"Not feeling to be at home. You know, there's nothing to do. So spending time by watching entertainment show and trying to spend time in the internet."
Akbar spend his teenage life in BKSP. There he played and learned together. Then the life of the cricketer starts. He spend his most of the life in the playground, now his life is surrounded by the walls.
"Never in life has this happened. Can't go to play, can't even get out to run," Akbar said.
Under-19 Strength and Conditioning Coach Richard Stonier is quite active in the internet. Showing techniques to the players how to do home workout and exercise on Instagram and Facebook. Akbar said that along with Stonier, the direction of his current Premier League team Gazi Group Cricketers is reaching through WhatsApp. Akbar is preparing himself at home without the use of any kind of equipment.
He hopes that people will be able to overcome their fears and step out of their homes. Former BKSP Principal said about Akbar's educated mind. Is he using this leisure time by reading books, he gave the answer that,
"Once in Ramadan, I borrowed a book from sir and read it, which was wrote on Sachin Tendulkar. I don't study that much. But I try to read about cricket, whatever I get it can be articles or things from online."
Besides this watching movies, TV, and spending time in virtual chats with teammates online, this is how I'm spending my time. We usually have fun in our group mostly. But now it's not even funny that much. Everyone understands the situation, nobody is feeling good."
At the time of isolation, the cloud of the mind that is getting heaviest is clearly in Akbar's words. He played for BKSP in the last season of Premier League. This is the first time in a professional team, with a real contract. On this time the league is closed after only one match, and many cricketers are worried about their remuneration. Akbar, however, is more concerned about missing out chance of play than the fee,
"I am not thinking about the fee. It would have been great to be able to play. I know playing at a time like this will not be good for anyone. But hopefully soon the situation will return to normal and the matches will be start."
Akbar is also isolated like everyone else due to the coronavirus pandemic. Akbar, who has spent many days outside because of playing for BKSP, along with age-based team, is now having the privilege of spending time with his family. In normal times it could be a day that would be adorable to everyone. But time is such, that the moments of joy are being covered in danger.