Left-arm all-rounder Mosharraf Rubel has urged his countrymen to pray for him as he is set to fly to Singapore for a probable surgery. Mosharraf, who played 5 one-day internationals for Bangladesh, was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Mosharraf will be accompanied by his family members during his travel to Singapore on Thursday and he will consult a doctor at Mount Elizabeth Hospital on the following day. The 37-year-old cricketer said he was overwhelmed with the response and compassion he received once the words of his illness went public.
“Me and my family were touched by the response we received from friends, family, colleagues and from teams and organisations that I have been part of. This has given me courage to fight against the illness and put hope for me to return to the cricket field,” said Mosharraf to the media at his residence on Wednesday.
“Initial reports suggested that I am suffering from Glioma in my brain. Further medical assessments will be done once I arrive in Singapore and a surgery will be done if required,” informed Mosharraf.
Mosharraf last played an ODI back in 2016 against England at home and the cricketer who is still playing in the domestic circuit has 112 first-class and 104 List A matches under his belt till date.