Overview

• Team manager SM Golam Faiyaz said Imran experienced dizziness before tests, including an MRI in Colombo on September 29, confirmed a minor stroke.
• Doctors kept him under observation overnight and discharged him on September 30, with the coach described as out of danger and stable.
• Management asked him to skip training after his release, and he expressed hope of joining the squad at the ground on Wednesday subject to clearance.
• Bangladesh begin their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign against Pakistan on October 2 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
• Imran, 66, was appointed head coach earlier this year after Hashan Tillakaratne and previously coached the Bangladesh men’s side when they gained Test status in 2000.