While his teammates are busy with the one-day version of the Bangladesh Cricket League, national opener Anamul Haque is passing his time in the sidelines. The right-hander is recovering from a shoulder injury which he incurred during their 2015 ICC World Cup group-stage match against Scotland on March 5.
The injury forced him to go under the knife in Melbourne on March 13. Anamul is currently undergoing rehabilitation and yesterday, he batted in the nets for only the second time in the last one month.
“I batted in the nets after a long time. Felt good. Batted for around 20-25 minutes, did not feel any pain to be honest,” said Anamul.
The 22-year old cricketer from Kushtia said it is always tough for any sportsman to stay away from the field and he is experiencing the same thing.
“I was excited before going into the nets. I felt as if I was going out to bat for the first time. This boosted my confidence a little if you ask me,” he said.
Anamul is worried his injury might push him away from the reckoning with the bilateral home series against Pakistan starting April 17. According to medical reports, he is expected to be fully fit by April 23.
Anamul, however, informed that he is making every effort to reclaim his place in the side.
“I have three rehab sessions in a day – 9-12 in the morning, 2-4 in the afternoon and 7-9 in the evening. I worked really hard in the last one month. Now luck will dictate whether I get the return of my hard work against Pakistan or later. However, with me batting in the nets now, I think I am already getting some return,” said Anamul.