Injury fear for Taskin
Pacer Taskin Ahmed's stint at the Asian Games is lurking in danger after a problem with the bowler's right knee recently intensified. The T20 competition at Incheon is scheduled to begin on September 27.
Taskin, who has been managing a tendon injury on his left knee for over a year now, has a set rehabilitation programme that requires him to work on his lower body muscles on a regular basis.
However, his recent issue has to do with his right knee. The pain was in its initial stages during the ODI series against India, which saw the bowler pick up a five-wicket haul in his debut game.
According to the team management, his right knee has been bothering him a bit more than before and as a result the bowler underwent an MRI yesterday.
Bangladesh's selectors will have a meeting today in order to discuss the issue and further discuss if there are any changes required in Bangladesh's squad for the Asian Games.
Earlier, Shohag Gazi, who has been reported with a suspect action, was replaced by Shakib Al Hasan in the Asian Games squad. The selectors are also expected to have a discussion on Al-Amin Hossain's—who has also been reported for a suspect action-- participation in the Asian Games in the meeting.
Bangladesh are sending their strongest available squad for the Games. Apart from captain Mushfiqur Rahim, who has opted out for his marriage ceremony, the top T20 players of the country will feature in this event.
Mohammad Ashrafhul led Bangladesh to a Gold in the event in the last Games at Guangzhou, China in 2010.
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