Tanzim joins Bangladesh team to bolster bowling strength

Pace bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib joined the Bangladesh team in St Kitts, West Indies to further bolster the side's bowling strength.

The pacer who missed Afghanistan ODI series due to his injury, returned to competitive cricket with Global Super League T20 in Providence, West Indies.

Even though Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Rangpur Riders took part in the tournament and eventually clinched the title, Tanzim played for Guyana Amazon Warriors. His side however couldn't make it final but Tanzim claimed six wickets in four matches.

"The Global Super League was my first experience to play franchise cricket outside of the country. I enjoyed a lot here," Tanzim said in a video message posted by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, BCB, on Saturday.

"The mantra to do well in any part of the world is to bowl well, to land the ball in right place. I just tried my best to do well. I missed cricket due to my injury. But now I feel completely fit. I am also well psychologically."

Tanzim has so far taken 12 wickets in seven ODIs for Bangladesh. But with Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana in outstanding form, it is bit tough for Tanzim to make a room in the best XI when Bangladesh will take on West Indies for the three-match ODI series opener on Sunday at St Kitts.

Source: BSS