Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain faces a race against time to regain fitness for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, as a knee injury has ruled him out of the upcoming Asia Cup.
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ODI pace attack concern
A vital part of Bangladesh's ODI set-up, Ebadot's potential absence casts a shadow over the team's pace attack.
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BCB's treatment plans
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is considering sending him abroad for treatment, with a check-up session in England scheduled next month.
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ACL injury threatens
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during the ODI series against Afghanistan last month has put his World Cup participation in jeopardy.
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Surgery risks absence
If surgery is required, Ebadot will almost certainly miss the tournament. Meanwhile, uncapped fast bowler Tanzim Shakib has replaced Ebadot in the Asia Cup squad.