Bangladesh national team cricketers have been resting for a few days after the end of two consecutive bilateral series. They are enjoying this time in their own way. The Tigers’ training camp has started from Wednesday ahead of the Asia Cup. As part of it, the cricketers’ fitness test was held today (Sunday) at the National Football Stadium.
The session started at 6 am. Nahid Rana was the first to run in the first of the two stages. The young right-arm pacer completed the 1600 meters in 5 minutes and 31 seconds. Mehedi Hasan Miraj came in second and Mushfiqur Rahim came in third.
In addition, Tanjim Hasan Shakib came in first in the second stage. He took 5 minutes and 53 seconds. Then Shahadat Hossain Dipu came in second and Parvez Hossain Emon came in third. BCB trainer Nathan Kelly observed the process of the cricketers’ fitness test.
This training camp of the Bangladesh team will continue until August 14. After that, after a few days of break, the Bangladesh team will camp in Sylhet from the 20th. Where they will play a three-match T20 series with the Netherlands.
Bangladesh’s preliminary squad for the Asia Cup
Liton Das (captain), Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Nayeem Sheikh, Parvez Emon, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mehedi Hasan Miraj, Sheikh Mehedi, Zakir Ali Anik, Shamim Patwary, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Tanjim Shakib, Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Shariful Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahidul Ankon, Saif Hasan.
FAQ
What fitness test did Bangladesh cricketers undergo recently?
The Bangladesh cricket team took part in a fitness test that involved running two stages of 1600 meters each at the National Football Stadium.
Who performed best in the first stage of the fitness test?
Nahid Rana led the first stage, completing the 1600 meters in 5 minutes and 31 seconds.
Who topped the second stage of the fitness test?
Tanjim Hasan Shakib was the fastest in the second stage, finishing in 5 minutes and 53 seconds.
When did the fitness test take place?
The fitness test was held on a Sunday morning, starting at 6 am.