Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe: Wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim needs to skip T20 sequence

Mushfiqur Rahim has knowledgeable Bangladesh’s selectors that he needs to opt-out of enjoying the T20Is in opposition to Zimbabwe subsequent month. Bangladesh are prone to be in Zimbabwe from June 29 to July 28. Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim (Courtesy: Reuters)HIGHLIGHTSBangladesh will play 1 Test, 3 ODIs, and three T20Is in opposition to ZimbabweRahim has earlier opted out of the Pakistan tour final yr, citing security concernRahim is accessible for the Test and ODIs sequence in opposition to ZimbabweBangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has knowledgeable the selectors that he needs to opt-out of the T20I sequence in opposition to Zimbabwe subsequent month.”Mushfiq has requested for a break during the T20Is, but he is available for the Test and ODIs. I think he may be tired after playing for so long, which is why he wants the leave. We will decide once he officially informs the cricket operations department,” ESPNcricinfo quoted chief selector Minhajul Abedin.However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) hasn’t accredited his request but, however in latest months, they’ve understood the pressure positioned on gamers by bubble life.As per the report in ESPNcricinfo, Bangladesh can be in Zimbabwe from June 29 to July 28. They will play a one-off Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is. July 23, 25, and 27 are prone to be the dates for the T20Is.Once Bangladesh returns dwelling from Zimbabwe, they’re scheduled to play 5 T20Is in opposition to Australia. New Zealand are alleged to arrive in September to play a T20I sequence, and England are slated for 3 T20Is and three ODIs in October, which can be adopted by the T20 World Cup.This shouldn’t be the primary time when Rahim has requested a break. Earlier in 2020, he skipped the Pakistan tour, citing security considerations.Rahim performed an important position in Bangladesh’s ODI conquer Sri Lanka. Bangladesh gained the sequence 2-1. The wicketkeeper-batsman scored 237 runs within the sequence, together with a century.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.