 "Taskin Ahmed")
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Ahmed missed the team bus from the hotel to the stadium due to oversleeping, leading to his last-minute exclusion from the match.
As the Bangladesh cricket camp dealt with this development, Ahmed expressed regret and apologised to his teammates for his tardiness. The incident unfolded just before the high-stakes match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, where Bangladesh faced team India.
In the Super 8 Group 1 clash, Bangladesh’s skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto relied on six bowlers, deploying Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mustafizur Rahman as the only pacers against India’s aggressive batting line-up. Despite a collective effort from Indian batsmen, including Hardik Pandya (50), Rohit Sharma (23), Virat Kohli (37), Rishabh Pant (36), and Shivam Dube (34), Bangladesh couldn’t withstand the onslaught, succumbing to a 50-run defeat.
Cricbuzz reported that a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official disclosed Ahmed’s apology following the incident. The official explained that Taskin had overslept and failed to answer his phone, resulting in his absence from the starting XI. The official further noted that only head coach Chandika Hathurusingha could confirm if Taskin was initially slated to play against India.
“It is true that he [Taskin] joined the team later after missing the team bus,” the BCB official stated.
First Published: Jul 03 2024 | 11:33 AM IST
