Pace bowlers always have to go through the fear of getting injured. Bangladeshi pacer Taskin Ahmed also returned to the field with new enthusiasm after going through that difficult time. This star pacer joined the national team after getting injured a month and a half ago in the Pakistan series. He gave a match-winning performance yesterday (Saturday) in the defeat against the Netherlands.
Taskin took 4 wickets for just 28 runs in 4 overs. Later, Taskin said at the press conference, “Alhamdulillah, I was able to win the first match of the series as the player of the match. The conditions were quite good, the wicket was batting-friendly. However, it was a bit challenging for the bowlers due to the dew factor. Alhamdulillah, we were able to stop the opponent at a relatively low score.”
Praising the wicket at the Sylhet International Stadium, he said, “The wicket was sporting, I think this is the best batting track in Bangladesh so far. Although it was a bit challenging, I enjoyed the whole thing.” Taskin has been seen playing matches selectively before considering his workload. He said that something like this could happen with the Asia Cup ahead, “Our physios and trainers are always monitoring the load of the bowlers, keeping an eye on whether the workload is increasing or decreasing. Alhamdulillah, if I am fit and everything is fine, then this rotation may not be necessary anymore.”
“Since the Asia Cup is ahead, if the team wants (rotation), it can happen. Whatever happens, I want to enjoy my present more. Whatever comes in the moment – ​​training is training, match is match,” added the 30-year-old star. Taskin feels that he has regained his rhythm after recovering from injury, even though it was difficult at first. “After recovering from injury, I started with the Sri Lanka series. However, it was a bit difficult to get back into rhythm at the beginning. Now the situation is gradually improving.”
Taskin believes that the regained rhythm will be useful in Bangladesh’s next match and the Asia Cup, “I have worked hard in the last few weeks, my rhythm is gradually improving, including training. I think there is still a long way to go, if Allah keeps me healthy, it will be even better, Insha Allah. I am working on that. The issue of getting wickets is actually related to rhythm. I am following this process so that I can do better in the future.”
FAQ
How did Taskin Ahmed perform on his return from injury?
Taskin Ahmed impressed with a stellar bowling spell, taking 4 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs against the Netherlands.
When did Taskin Ahmed return to the Bangladesh national team?
He returned after recovering from an injury sustained during the Pakistan series about a month and a half ago.
What did Taskin Ahmed say about the Sylhet International Stadium pitch?
Taskin praised the wicket as sporting and called it the best batting track in Bangladesh so far, despite some challenges for bowlers.
Is Taskin Ahmed concerned about his workload before the Asia Cup?
Yes, Taskin mentioned that team physios and trainers monitor workload closely, and rotation may be applied if necessary.
