Ebadot heads to UK with World Cup on the line

Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain left for the United Kingdom yesterday to consult a doctor after the pacer was ruled out of the Tigers' Asia Cup squad due to a knee injury.

The 29-year-old left for London early in the morning on Monday. He is scheduled to consult a doctor on August 30.

Ebadot is suffering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, sustained during last month's ODI series against Afghanistan. The pacer was not considered for the Asia Cup as he could not make the expected recovery after rehab.

It was learned that Ebadot will seek a second opinion in the UK regarding his injury.

Since the BCB is concerned about the current state of Ebadot's injury, it would make a decision whether to go with conservative treatment or have the pacer go under the knife.

According to the sources, if Ebadot has to undergo surgery, the pacer is likely to miss the upcoming ODI World Cup scheduled for October-November this year.