‘Unfortunately, he does not always get the importance and respect he deserves in Bangladesh cricket. Even with consistent performances, hero status doesn’t get that much time. Yet he has done his work, day after day, year after year’- former captain Tamim Iqbal wrote on social media in a tone of complaint after Taijul Islam‘s feat of fastest 200 wickets.
Taijul broke Shakib Al Hasan‘s record on the first day of the Dhaka Test against South Africa and became the fastest to 200 wickets. This left-arm spinner scored a double century of wickets in 84 innings. Shakib took 91 innings.
The team management woke up after Tamim’s complaint. Taijul was awarded by the team on Tuesday (October 22). At the same time, his teammates gave him a reception. But no one wants to open their mouths about the prize.
An official from the management, who did not want to be named, told RisingBD, “Taizul has been awarded by the party. May be money, may be crest. But we don’t want to reveal it at this moment. We have more plans after the match.’
In that status, Tamim also wrote, ‘Unfortunately, there is not enough talk about him even in world cricket. But he got 200 wickets by playing less Tests than many great bowlers. If he was a cricketer of a big team, maybe there would have been more discussion about him.
“His stats say he is one of the best spinners in world cricket in the last 10 years. With his performance, concentration and dedication, he is an invaluable asset to Bangladesh cricket. Congratulations again Taijul. There is still a long way to go.’
Not only that, after Tamim, Nazmul Hossain Shanto also wished Taijul the best of luck. The Bangladesh captain wrote, ‘You have contributed to the team by consistently performing year after year. Whatever the format, the team got the best from you. You have always given your best for the team, hope you will give more in the future. Best wishes for 200 wickets, want to see 200 turn into 300-400 quickly.’
Earlier yesterday, at the end of the day, Taijul faced questions about not getting star fame despite doing well in the press conference. In reply, this spinner said, ‘Actually, in our country, what to tell the truth, a lot of things are done by word of mouth. Word of mouth is that many people have gone from being trolls to stars by doing bad things. Couldn’t become a star again. It has happened a lot. I accepted it. There is no (way) but acceptance.’
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