I Am Not Ready To Play The Second Test Against Zimbabwe, Says Tamim Iqbal
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Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal who suffered a wrist injury during the Asia Cup might return in the team for the upcoming series against Windies.

The southpaw, who had a session with cricket balls for the first time after his injury, was striking the ball well. However, many believed that he could be declared fit for Bangladesh’s second Test against Zimbabwe. The match is scheduled for November 11 (Thursday).

Moreover, Tamim had mentioned his current condition after the individual practice session.

“I have started batting against spin and the dog-stick. I haven’t faced any major pain, but since there’s a bit of weakness in my hand, particular shots give me a bit of pain. Once we do some strength work, the weakness will go away,” said Tamim Iqbal.

“Today is probably the third day that I am batting. I haven’t had a full net session. There’s a lot of difference between playing 130-140 kph and playing against spin and the dog-stick. As of now, things are looking very positive. In the next three days, there’s going to be a full net session after which I can tell where I am at,” he added.

I Am Not Ready To Play The Second Test Against Zimbabwe, Says Tamim Iqbal
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Furthermore, Tamim Iqbal is targeting a return to the side against Windies for the home series. The series will start with the first of two Test matches on November 22. After that, they will play three ODIs and three T20Is.

“Very less chance to play the second Test because I don’t think I can. I am not ready. I don’t think the physio will even permit me. It has just been three days of semi-batting, what I am doing right now. Unless I start full-fledged nets, it won’t be fair for the team from my part to declare myself fit. I think I will be fit for the first Test [against West Indies] and it won’t be fair to rule me out now because I will play the two-day game if I feel that it is necessary. It depends where I am on the 16th or 17th November.” Tamim Iqbal further added.

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Tamim who played 56 Tests, 183 ODIs and 72 T20Is is confident enough that Bangladesh will bounce back in the second Test of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh.