Ebadot Hossain, a speed bowler from Bangladesh, will not be able to make it to the next T20 World Cup, which is due to take place in the USA and the West Indies starting in June of this year.
Debashish Chowdhury, the head physician for the Bangladesh Cricket Board, confirmed the situation to Cricket sport on Wednesday, April 10, concurrently with the pacer’s announcement to the media that he was hoping to make a return in the main event.
Following surgery for his anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained during Bangladesh’s home series against Afghanistan in July 2023 when he collided with an umpire while bowling, Ebadot had expressed confidence in his recovery.
“I am working really hard because I expect to return before the World Cup. Everything is moving along nicely. The most important thing is that I am receiving excellent rehab care from the medical staff. My strength is returning. In addition to strengthening, I’m working on the sand field. After finishing a rehabilitation session at the BCB school, Ebadot told reporters on January 13 that he was “hoping something good will happen in the future.”
After the injury, Ebadot was unable to play competitive cricket and has not been available since the Asia Cup. Since then, he has missed the nation’s traditional List A event, the Bangladesh Premier League, as well as the current Dhaka Premier League. He has also neglected to make himself available for the subsequent international series.
According to Debashish, there is no chance for the right-arm pacer to recover in time for the T20 World Cup. “It is not possible for Ebadot to return before the World T20.” “We’re not even considering it,” Debashish stated to Cricket sport .
“His return does not happen in that time period (before to the World Cup). You need at least ten months, although it takes eight to twelve. He had surgery in December, so his recovery won’t begin until at least October. He may return a little sooner, but he won’t be competing in the World T20,” he remarked. Ebadot had, nonetheless, had surgery in August of the previous year.
Debashish has said that they are optimistic that Soumya Sarkar and Taijul Islam, who are both injured, would likely be well enough to play before Zimbabwe’s home series. The five-match T20I series Zimbabwe is slated to play in May will serve as Bangladesh’s first taste of the upcoming T20 World Cup.
In the first Test of the two-match series, Taijul hurt his knee trying to stop a run while fielding, while Soumya hurt his knee after he crashed into an advertising board during the third ODI against Sri Lanka. Taijul participated in the second Test as well, but he had to enter rehabilitation after experiencing knee pain.
“After hitting the billboard during the Sri Lanka series, Soumya suffered a ligament damage. We have discussed our options with the top knee surgeon in the nation and have decided to proceed with conservative treatment. Conservative management will take four to six weeks to complete. He is currently undergoing therapy and performing well, so we are optimistic that he will be able to handle things without needing surgery. You must then allow time in that situation. You may understand why there is a Zimbabwe series and that the squad needs to be declared even if he has already completed four weeks and has two weeks left. He is currently attempting to rebuild his strength, according to Debashish.
“Taijul also had a knee injury, but he continued to play despite it. Due to his injury sustained during fielding in the first Test, Taijul’s and Soumya’s conditions are comparable and rehabilitation is now crucial.
“The interval of time is rather close, with both injuries occurring within a week of one other. They will need some time to heal, and as we are running out of time, it is getting harder for us. We don’t know how long it will take them to recover totally, but I think both will be well (before the Zimbabwe series),” he continued.
