Overview

• Taskin Ahmed is expected to regain match fitness by early June, following a non-surgical rehabilitation protocol for his Achilles tendon injury.
• The pacer consulted medical specialists in London, who recommended a conservative treatment approach to manage his condition effectively.
• Taskin's injury ruled him out of recent home Tests against Zimbabwe and the upcoming T20I series against UAE and Pakistan.
• Bangladesh's multi-format tour of Sri Lanka, starting June 17, includes two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is, marking the start of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle.
• Taskin, a key figure in Bangladesh's bowling attack, last played during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and is seen as vital for the team's strategic plans.