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Bangladesh stay longing for Mahmudullah to be match forward of their must-win conflict towards New Zealand within the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Bangladesh hopes for Mahmudullah to return again to the aspect. (Picture: X)
Bangladesh are optimistic about senior batter Mahmudullah’s availability for his or her essential Champions Trophy match towards New Zealand in Rawalpindi on February 24. Bangladesh have to safe a win within the match to maintain their semifinal possibilities alive.
Mahmudullah, who had been in superb type with 4 fifties in his final 4 ODIs, sustained a calf muscle damage throughout coaching forward of the India sport. His absence was felt as Bangladesh crumbled to 35/5 early on earlier than Towhid Hridoy’s century and Jaker Ali’s fifty led a fightback. Regardless of their efforts, India chased down the goal within the forty eighth over, profitable by six wickets.
Though Bangladesh stretched the sport with their bowling on a gradual pitch, their under-par complete proved pricey. With the Champions Trophy’s brief format, they now discover themselves in must-win territory.
“We’re hopeful relating to his (Mahmudullah) availability (for remaining a part of the event). He’s recovering effectively however a closing choice on this regard can solely be taken after the final follow session forward of our sport towards New Zealand in Rawalpindi,” Cricbuzz quoted Bangladesh staff supervisor Rabeed Imam as saying.
“We had a scan after he sustained the damage and there was no tear discovered. It’s signal and each time he feels snug he shall be alright to play I assume as there isn’t any tear,” he added.
In the meantime, New Zealand entered the competition brimming with confidence after a commanding 60-run win over Pakistan in Karachi on February 19. They’re additionally coming off a dominant tri-series victory in Pakistan, the place they remained unbeaten, together with two wins over the hosts.
Given the formidable problem forward, Bangladesh will vastly profit from Mahmudullah’s expertise and composure of their high-stakes conflict towards the Black Caps.
Bangladesh staff supervisor confirmed that Towhid Hridoy, who suffered cramps whereas scoring his maiden ODI century, is match and has no health issues.
Bangladesh has arrived in Pakistan and can maintain its first follow session on Saturday, the place Mahmudullah’s restoration shall be carefully monitored by the staff administration.
If Mahmudullah is deemed match for choice, the staff may face a tricky choice on whom to depart out. Initially, both Jaker Ali or Hridoy was anticipated to make manner for the veteran, however with each delivering sturdy performances within the opening sport, the selectors might have to contemplate dropping somebody from the highest three and even Mushfiqur Rahim.
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