BCB official confirms reason behind Taskin’s absence in India clash

Taskin Ahmed’s absence from Bangladesh’s playing XI during their clash against India in the Super 8 definitely raised an eyebrow. Speculations were rife that the right-arm speedster was dropped for an extra batter in the form of Jaker Ali to match India’s batting prowess.

However, Cricbuzz’s reports now confirm that the speedster missed the team bus after oversleeping in the hotel room. The official, however, denied the speculation that there was a quarrel between Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha and Taskin. 

"It is true that he (Taskin) joined the team later after missing the team bus," said the official on Monday. "But why he did not play only the coach can say because whether he was in the plan or not (against India) is something that can be answered by the head coach (Chandika Hathurusingha)," he said.

"If there was any issue (between coach and the player) how he played the next game against Afghanistan," he said. "He apologized to his team mates and everyone for not being able to get up on time and that's it and no need to make an issue out of it," he added.

Despite impressing one and all in the group stage, Bangladesh went blank in the Super 8s, with losses against India, Australia and Afghanistan.

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