Bangladesh is hopeful that Mahmudullah will be fit for their crucial match against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. Mahmudullah, who has been in good form with four fifties in his last four ODIs, suffered a calf muscle pull before the India clash. His absence was felt as Bangladesh struggled in the opening hour of the game. Despite a valiant effort, Bangladesh lost to India, putting them in a must-win situation. New Zealand, on the other hand, are riding high on confidence after a convincing win over Pakistan. The team management is hopeful of Mahmudullah’s availability for the remaining matches after a scan revealed no tear in his injury. Towhid Hridoy, who cramped during his maiden ODI century, is also fine. Bangladesh is closely monitoring Mahmudullah’s recovery ahead of their practice session. If Mahmudullah is fit, the team will have a selection dilemma due to the strong performances of other players in the previous game.
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