Members of the Bangladesh Check workforce began their coaching camp as per the newest information developments on Wednesday, Might 28, in preparation for the upcoming sequence towards Sri Lanka. The Tigers are scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in June and July for a bilateral sequence throughout all three codecs.
Nevertheless, the Asian aspect’s most important space of concern has been their efficiency within the red-ball format in current occasions. A scarcity of preparation seems to be a significant factor contributing to the turmoil. Throughout Sri Lanka’s final tour of Bangladesh in 2023, gamers corresponding to Mominul Haque blamed the shortage of adequate preparation, highlighting that home competitions alone weren’t sufficient.
The Check sequence in Sri Lanka may even mark Bangladesh’s first task within the 2025–27 ICC Check Championship cycle, making in-depth preparation all of the extra vital. Head coach Sohel Islam, quick bowling coach Nazmul Hossain, and energy and conditioning coach Nathan Kelly are overseeing the camp. In distinction, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) coach Mizanur Rahman is predicted to hyperlink up within the coming days.
“We’ve got camp from Might 28 until June 3 for red-ball observe, which can be the preparation plan for the Sri Lanka sequence. The camp has begun with general 22 cricketers with nationwide workforce and A workforce gamers,” BCB cricket operations in-charge Shahriar Nafees knowledgeable The Every day Star.
Earlier than leaving for Sri Lanka, the Tigers will resume the preparation camp after the Eid holidays, on both June 12 or 13. The primary Check takes place in Galle, beginning on June 17. This shall be adopted by the second Check in Colombo, commencing on June 25.
Taskin goals for Check return as rehabilitation continues
In the meantime, veteran pacer Taskin Ahmed, who not too long ago returned to coaching following an ankle damage that sidelined him for the final two months, stays in rehabilitation. Nevertheless, he’s hopeful that he shall be slot in time for the Check sequence within the Island Nation.
“I’m nonetheless below rehab. I’m going by a system the place I’ve therapy sooner or later after which coaching the subsequent day. My coaching begins at 7:30 am and I did not practice in the present day however will do once more on Thursday. I’m trying ahead to be part of the sequence. My damage state of affairs is bettering however with some accidents, quick bowlers take time to get well so we’re experimenting with workload to see how I really feel higher,” Taskin mentioned.