Back injury casts cloud over Taskin’s Test career

DHAKA: Bangladesh paceman Taskin Ahmed’s Test future looks to be in doubt after he sustained a disc-related problem on his back that might prevent him from taking part in the longer version of the sport.

Recently, the fast bowler was not considered for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan due to the ongoing recovery. Taskin has been plagued by back trouble for the last four months. While he has managed the injury earlier in his career, it has in recent months become more serious. While medication for the injury started this April 12, he is also undergoing a rehabilitation program with the physicians who are waiting to see how he responds. The 23-year-old was expected to take part in the strength and conditioning camp of BCB’s High Performance specialized pace bowling squad beginning on Thursday (May 24). However, his condition has deteriorated suddenly forcing him to skip the trip to Cox’s Bazaar. This also puts his availability for the upcoming two-match Test series against the Windies in doubt.

Taskin, through a post on Facebook on May 22, revealed his agony. “I am having such a pain that I cannot get down from the bed. Please pray for my early recovery,” the post read. BCB chief physician Debashish Chowdhury, on Wednesday, mentioned that the medical team is aware about Taskin’s condition.