Tamim, Mahmudullah to play a match for assessing fitness

The Bangladesh Cricket Board will give Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah an opportunity to assess their fitness by playing a match as the duo are highly likely to be included in the squad for the three-match One Day International series against New Zealand.

Tamim, who was ruled out of the Asia Cup with back injury, is understood to have made a complete recovery while Mahmudullah has been away from competitive cricket since this March this year.

The BCB is going to arrange a practice match for the Asian Games bound team as they will play a 40-over game and five Twenty20 games against Bangladesh Tigers.

Tamim and Mahmudullah will be part of the Bangladesh Tigers for the solitary 40-over match, set to be held this Sunday.

Bangladesh national team will return to the country this Saturday after playing their last match of the Asia Cup Super Four against India.

Upon their return, they will straightaway gear up for the series against New Zealand.

While Tamim's inclusion is all but confirmed, there is still dilemma with Mahmudullah.

But since captain Shakib al Hasan hinted that the players who are crucial in Bangladesh's World Cup plan will be rested, there is are chances that Mahmudullah may script a comeback.

The series will be an opportunity for him to show that he still has something to offer to the national team.