The next edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2024) is set to commence on January 19 with Durdanto Dhaka and Comilla Victorians locking horns at Dhaka, Shere Bangla National Stadium. But before the tournament begins, another franchise, Fortune Barishal faces injury concerns as their captain, Tamim Iqbal hurts his left index finger during a practice session. Tamim Iqbal has been out of cricketing action for a while, missing the Asia Cup 2023 and an all-important ICC World Cup 2023 as well. Now, again he has to look into his injury so that he can get fit on time for the BPL 2024.
Tamim Iqbal got hit by the ball from Taskin Ahmed in a practice
Actually what happens is Tamim Iqbal is getting ready to come back to the cricket field with the BPL 2024. He was practicing for the same and while batting in the nets, he got hit by the ball on his left index finger while facing his countryman Taskin Ahmed.
Taskin Ahmed bowled a back of a length ball to Tamim Iqbal and it bounced out the batter and he couldn’t time the ball well. He got hit by the ball on his left index finger.
Tamim Iqbal struggled with pain after that hit and ended the practice session. He went to the home of Cricket indoors and received first aid there. Then he came out with a bandage on his left index finger. At the first look, it looks like the injury is quite serious. Also, he might have to stay out of action for a few more days.
Tamim Iqbal has been out of action for a while now
The left-handed batter Tamim Iqbal has been out of action for a while now. He played his last professional game against New Zealand in a bilateral tournament. Even before that series, he was struggling with injury and trying to come back in full flow. But again complained of some discomfort during the series.
Tamim Iqbal missed the Asia Cup and an ODI WC last year. Now, he was all set to make a comeback in the BPL 2024, but this injury happened. His luck has not been his friend in the last few months as far as injury is concerned.
Suspense on will Tamim be able to play in BPL 2024 or not
Now, there will be suspense regarding Tamim’s participation in the BPL 2024. Also, there might be a case that he will miss the initial few games in the tournament and then come back later. In that case, too, it will be a blow to the Fortune Barishal franchise.
And if Tamim Iqbal misses the whole tournament due to injury, it will be a huge blow to the team. They will have to shake up the team combination. The batter brings a lot of stability in the batting at the top order. No surprise that he has the most runs (2930 runs) in the tournament’s history.
Not just with the bat, Tamim is the captain of the side this year as well. And his experience will be vital for the team’s success.
Fortune Barishal will play their first game on January 20
The Fortune Barishal will play their first game against Shakib al Hasan’s Rangpur Riders in BPL 2024 at Dhaka, Shere Bangla National Stadium. Fortune Barishal will look to make a winning start in the tournament and get the momentum.
Conclusion
So this is the news coming in regarding the injury concerns with Tamim Iqbal. Let’s see if he can get fit on time or not. We will keep updating you on this.
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FAQs:-
1. Has Fortune Barishal won the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title ever?
No. The franchise has never won a BPL title ever. They came close to winning the title 3 times but fell short in all three finals.
2. How many matches will be held in the BPL 2024?
A total of 46 matches will happen in BPL 2024, including the Qualifiers, Eliminator, and the Final on March 01.
