Bangladesh will play the first of the three-match series against the Irish at Sylhet International Stadium on Saturday. However, Tamim also practiced today. He was also seen batting against Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud in the net.
The coach had an extra eye on the captain in practice. Hathurusinghe came and talked to him separately. Tamim’s extra attention was seen toward the big shot at the net. Hathurusinghe told the press conference about the anxiety created around him shortly before the discussion with Tamim on the net. When asked about the captain’s fitness, he said, “Tamim has a little health concern, not fitness. I think he has some sort of viral infection. Hathuru then added, ‘He (Tamim) will do some batting and fielding today. After that, we will decide.
