Injured pacer Taskin Ahmed has been ruled out from the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
The in-form Taskin has picked up 22 wickets for Sylhet Sixers in 12 innings in BPL 6.
The right-arm pacer incurred an injury in his ankle while trying to take a catch in the boundary line in the 10th over against Chittagong Vikings Friday in Mirpur.
He was immediately taken to a nearby diagnostic centre and it was initially thought the injury was not severe and that he would get fit within a week.
But later, after performing an MRI in his injured left ankle, the assessment revealed that the right-arm paceman needs at least three weeks of rest to recover fully.
He has thus been ruled out of the ODI series against the Kiwis.
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The three ODIs are scheduled to be held on February 13, 16 and 20.
“It was unfortunate to become injured this way. I had worked really hard in this tournament to return to the national team. Anyways, pray for me so that I can play at least the Test series against New Zealand,” said a frustrated Taskin.
Taskin has been selected in the Test squad.
However, this injury has cast a doubt over his participation in the first Test as well.
Bangladesh team management is considering two pacers who could replace Taskin - Shafiul Islam and Ebadat Hossian.
Chief selector Minhajul Abedin informed that the replacement will be announced soon.
