Tamim Iqbal left out of Bangladesh’s World Cup squad
Bangladesh have opted against picking ‘partially fit’ Tamim Iqbal in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. The veteran batter made a comeback against New Zealand series after a protracted saga involving a back injury, a retirement u-turn and stepping down as captain. He could not bat in the series opener against New Zealand as the game was abandoned but made 44 in the second ODI but revealed after the match that he was still experiencing discomfort with his back. Earlier, Tamim had stated that he was confident of making a full recovery before the World Cup but is understood to have informed the team that his fitness would have to be managed through the World Cup and that he may not be available for the whole tournament. It is understood skipper Shakib al Hasan had reservation regarding taking someone in his World Cup squad who was not fully fit. Bangladesh Squad: (Cricbuzz)
Shakib al Hasan (c), Litton Das (vc), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
