Bangladesh Cricketer Mosharraf Hossain Diagnosed With Brain Tumour
In an unfortunate news, Bangladesh cricketer Mosharraf Hossain has been diagnosed with brain tumour. The 37-year old is presently sorting out the visa formalities in order to fly to Singapore to get the treatment done. Fortunately for him, the tumour is still in its early stages which was revealed during the diagnosis carried out a couple of days ago at a Dhaka hospital.
Revealing the ordeals faced by his family, Mosharraf said that ‘they are feeling a little better’ after knowing that the tumour is still in its early stage. He also said that he would leave the country as soon as the visa formalities are completed
“It needs an operation,” Mosharraf Hossain told the Dhaka-based newspaper Prothom Alo. “I want to get the operation done abroad. The visa is under process, and is likely to take a couple of days more. I will leave as soon as I get the visa. What is giving me relief is that the tumour is at an early stage. My family had completely broken down but now I think they are feeling a little better.”
He further revealed that he is yet to reach out to Bangladesh Cricket Board before stating that support from others has made him confident and emotional. Senior cricketer Shakib Al Hasan and board officials such as Akram Khan have already contacted him.
“I haven’t informed the BCB [yet],” Mosharraf said. “I came to know myself only earlier this week. Everyone is telling me not to worry. Mental support is giving me a lot of confidence, and it is also making me quite emotional.”
As per Mosharraf’s estimation, the initial cost of the first operation is likely to be at least Tk 40 lakh (USD 50,000 approximately) which will increase further if any follow-up is needed.
Mosharraf, meanwhile, made his debut for Bangladesh in 2008 but managed to play just five ODIs, picking up 4 wickets. He made a brief comeback in 2016 and played his last ODI during the England series at home in October 2016. He has an impressive record in first-class cricket where he has taken 392 wickets in 112 games in addition to score more than 3,000 runs.
