Practice turns into get-together
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) can be a taxing event to any cricketer and this, the fifth edition of the tournament, is no different. Hence it is understandable that management has afforded rest days, with yesterday being one such day.
However, regardless of what the time was intended to be used for the Sylhet Sixers, Rajshahi Kings, Comilla Victorians and Chittagong Vikings elected that theirs was better spent at the Sylhet District Stadium practising. This did not pan out as intended though, as each team arrived almost simultaneously and after numerous meets and greets, the pitch soon turned into more of a get-together venue.
Comilla Victorians captain Tamim Iqbal, who is recovering from a thigh muscle tear that forced him out of most of the South Africa tour and his side's opening fixture in the BPL, was warmly welcomed by his team as well as all others present, possibly to cheer him up from his recent downturn in luck.
Hours later, the Tigers' opening batsman was sitting alone before Mominul Haque of Rajshahi Kings approached him for a chat. Soon after, Chittagong Vikings bowler Taskin Ahmed, a newlywed, who was practising in the nets slightly pulled a muscle and duly came off to treat it where he was confronted by Tamim.
"Oh my God, Jamai! [Groom]," Tamim belted out as Taskin, with henna literally still painting his hands red, replied only with a blushed smile.
The trio were later engaged in what seemed to be a long conversation involving almost all the players present, whether it be local or overseas, as they relaxed and enjoyed their time. Players were even spotted sharing meals and water regardless of team orientation.
Mominul Haque informed The Daily Star that he always 'enjoys our little talks while on practice like this as we don't consider each other as competitors but rather as friends'.
Chittagong Vikings will play their first match of the tournament against Comilla today.
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