Bangladesh's preparations ahead of their first World Cup match against South Africa at The Oval on Sunday may have sustained a huge blow as Tamim Iqbal walked off the nets at London's famous ground clutching his left wrist after being hit in the area with a ball during the ongoing practice session today.
Bangladesh's highest run-scorer and batsman who sets the tone of the innings was engaged in a net session where he was facing fast balls delivered through a sidearm by fielding coach Tim Cook. At about 11:30 pm local time he was hit on the left wrist by a bouncer and left the session immediately, heading to the dressing room.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "He just got hit in the nets. We haven't got any reports on him yet; he's being assessed as we speak now, so unfortunately I can't give you any update on that," said Bangladesh bowling coach Courtney Walsh in a press conference that started within five minutes of Tamim going into the dressing room.
"I just have to wait until I get the report. I just don't want to be misquoted saying what I think it might be when I am not sure. It's a concern because he came off straight away, as soon as we get the report I am sure that will be passed down."
Team manager Khaled Mahmud however informed that the left-hander is feeling well and might go for a scan later today.
"It's a bit too early to say anything about his injury. However, Tamim is feeling quite well. He said there is no need to do any scan. But we will do a scan today as a precautionary measure." said Mahmud
Tamim also missed Bangladesh's warm-up game against India in Cardiff on May 28, when he was rested as a precautionary measure as the left-hander experienced discomfort after taking a spill during fielding practice the previous day.
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