In a significant setback to the Bangladesh cricket crew, quick bowler Ebadot Hossain has been pressured to withdraw from the Asia Cup 2023 squad attributable to a lingering damage. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made the announcement for a similar on Tuesday (August 22).

Ebadot’s absence comes as a blow to the squad, because the proficient pacer was initially named within the 17-member roster unveiled by the BCB simply ten days in the past. The crew’s preparations for the Asia Cup had been additionally in full swing, with seasoned all-rounder Shakib al Hasan appointed because the captain of the aspect by the administration.

What led to Ebadot Hossain’s withdrawal from the preliminary crew?

It was the unlucky damage sustained by Ebadot throughout an ODI sequence towards Afghanistan final month that led to his withdrawal from the crew. Regardless of medical evaluations and assessments, it has been decided that Ebadot requires extra relaxation to make sure a whole restoration.

The choice by the BCB to exclude Ebadot from the Asia Cup squad was taken as aware of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 scheduled for October in India, as they don’t need to danger one in all their key gamers earlier than the celebrated world occasion.

“Ebadot had undergone six weeks of rehab following the damage. We have now had a number of MRIs finished throughout this time, and the stories recommend that his ACL remains to be a priority and requires additional administration. Due to this fact, he misses out on the Asia Cup,” BCB Chief Sports activities Doctor Dr Debashis Chowdhury was quoted saying by ICC.

“Contemplating the significance of the Bangladesh crew’s subsequent main occasion, which is the ICC World Cup in October, the BCB is dedicated to exploring each protected medical choice accessible for getting Ebadot again to full health and enjoying as early as attainable, together with session and remedy abroad,” he added.

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BCB names Tanzim Hasan Sakib as Ebadot Hossain’s substitute

Taking Ebadot’s place within the revised squad is the promising 20-year-old uncapped quick bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Tanzim has beforehand been part of Bangladesh’s triumphant U-19 crew throughout the 2020 U-19 World Cup.

Revised Bangladesh squad for the Asia Cup 2023:

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Kumer Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Naim Sheikh, Shamim Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

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