Tamim confident of recovering for WC

He is likely to train full-fledged from Sept 7

FE Team | Published: August 28, 2023 23:26:51

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal is confident of recovering in time for the ICC World Cup in India as he continues his rehabilitation programme, reports Cricbuzz.
Tamim is rested from the upcoming Asia Cup as it was decided that he would complete the rehabilitation programme for the back injury to make him available for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled ahead of the World Cup. Tamim began his net sessions earlier but he is expected to train full-fledged from September 07 only, two weeks before the ODI series against New Zealand. "It's going good (as far as rehabilitation is concerned). I think the way my plan is set we are right on track I am quite happy with the outcome till now and I haven't complained about the back pain yet and there is no sign of major pain since taking the injection. There is stiffness for one or two days till now I am very happy and whoever is involved with the program (rehabilitation) like the new rehab manager (Kieron Thoms), national team physio Bayzid and national team trainer Nick all of them are satisfied with the process. If we can move forward well in that case the series that I am targeting I hope (to make myself available)," Tamim was quoted on Not Out Noman, a leading VDO-based cricket platform, on Sunday (August 27).
"I think from 7th (September) I can take part in a full net session and there will be no restrictions like I cannot do this or that like you have seen I was facing only throw downs on the opening two days and from now onwards I can use a stick for throw downs. The way it had been planned, everyday there is a tick mark there isn't a day when we could not do something for any reason apart from one day like I had some pain but that was in my calf.
"It's important (the five matches before the World Cup - three ODIs against New Zealand and two practice games) but for me what is important is to have proper 10 days of net sessions this is what I feel. Because I have played for so long I don't think match could be a big problem for me. Normally if I can do 10 net sessions properly before the first game I should be ok. It is very good that we are getting five matches and let's say if I play three to four games before the main event (World Cup) that is positive" he said.
Tamim admitted that his return to the dressing room can get uncomfortable following everything that has happened very recently. On July 06, Tamim shocked the cricketing fraternity when he announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect during an emotional press conference in Chattogram.
However, after intervention from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, he reversed his decision. Later, he decided to step down from captaincy. "It can happen," he admitted. "I don't think all the responsibility lies with me (to deal with it). We have hired so many professionals and we spend so much money and with such a big cricket board it cannot be that I have all the responsibility (to make things ok).