Taskin regrets missed IPL opportunity, upbeat about comeback in BPL

Sports Desk:

Bangladesh’s pace sensation, Taskin Ahmed, is actively engaged in the rehabilitation process following a shoulder injury setback.

While expressing optimism about his return to the cricketing arena in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season, the speedster also conveyed disappointment for having missed the opportunity to participate in the IPL due to the injury.

The pacer had initially been included in the IPL draft, a prestigious T20 event in India known for its substantial financial rewards. Unfortunately, at the eleventh hour, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided to withdraw his name, marking the third occasion that Taskin Ahmed missed out on an IPL opportunity.

“As a cricketer, I always want to play in franchise leagues,” Taskin said. “With this, I missed the IPL chance three times.”

Taskin also missed the opportunity to play in the recently-concluded New Zealand series due to a shoulder injury.

“I would have enjoyed it if I was on this tour. It’s always great to bowl in New Zealand,” he said. “I would have witnessed Bangladesh’s success if I were there. Bangladesh played well. It’s our team, and the pride is always ours.”

Bangladesh’s pace-bowling unit performed well in New Zealand, making the most of the conditions. During the tour, Bangladesh won an ODI and a T20I, marking the first instance of Bangladesh winning white-ball international matches against New Zealand on Kiwi soil.

The right-arm pacer mentioned that he has started to bowl with full strength and is expected to make a return with BPL.

“I’m feeling much better now and have started bowling,” he said. “We still have two weeks to go before BPL, so I believe I can make a comeback fully fit.”