2024-08-02 02:18:49
Ahead of the 2023 World Cup, Shakib Al Hasan said his biggest loss was not getting pacer Ibadat Hossain. After the T20 World Cup, the pacer, who is undergoing rehabilitation, had to watch his teammates play on TV.
The hope is that the waiting for worship is coming to an end. Already 48 weeks into the rehabilitation process, he is a short way away from bowling at 100% fitness. After receiving clearance from medical department, match fit clearance will be available within four to six weeks.
The rest will depend on the team management whether to play or not. For now, the aim of worship is coming to India in September-October. Bangladesh will play three T20 matches and two Test matches in this tour. The right-handed pacer is preparing himself with a trainer of the national team with the aim of playing against India.
‘The goal of worship is to return to the field as quickly as possible. We are working on it. A few weeks left. If the management feels that he is in rhythm after seeing him in the net or in practice, then he can be considered for the India series as well. Now he is moving fast’ – said the trainer working with Ibadat.
Debashish Chowdhury, chief physician of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said the same thing, ‘From the medical point of view, there is no problem with worship. From our side we have given permission. His job now is to get match fit, get his rhythm back. The main thing is that the injury he had is now cleared. Now the match must be fit.’
BCB Cricket Operations Chairman Jalal Yunus said that after he is fully fit, his issue will be seen, he has recovered like 70 percent. Hopefully, some improvements will be made in the next two months. Still in rehabilitation process. Let him recover. See you later.’
Ibadat injured his left leg in the second match of the ODI series against Afghanistan in July last year. Suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. After initial observation, it was reported that the injury was not serious.
After that, his rehabilitation process was going on. But, he was sent to London as he did not give good feedback in rehabilitation. Ibadat underwent surgery at Cromwell Hospital on August 30. Since then, the struggle to return to worship has been going on.
This Sylhet pacer has played 20 Tests, 12 ODIs and 4 T20Is for Bangladesh so far. He took 42, 22 and 7 wickets respectively. He made an important contribution to the historic Test win with Fifer on New Zealand soil. Time will tell how long we have to wait for worship service.