Back to basics

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has been going through a rough patch since the start of the World Cup in England and after a self-imposed break, the left-hander returned to action in the just concluded first round of the National Cricket League (NCL). It was however not a happy outing as he failed to convert his starts in both innings (30 and 46), falling victim to the spin of Mahmudullah Riyad each time. It’s no secret that when cricketers like Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim face difficulty, they invariably go to their favourite mentors like Nazmul Abedin Fahim and Mohammad Salahuddin. Tamim, who preferred not to talk to the media, got an opportunity yesterday to spend some time in the nets with his beloved ‘Salahuddin Sir’. Salahuddin however said that it was just a routine session with the star opener.

“I don’t think there is anything wrong in his batting. It’s a matter of time before he regains his rhythm. When you don’t get the result after doing the hard work, there will be frustration. Tamim had worked really hard before the World Cup but unfortunately he didn’t get the result,” observed Salahuddin.