Home, Sweet Home!
Returning to his West Jummapara abode in Rangpur during any break right from his cricketing tasks was always special intended for Akbar Ali because especially-prepared meals from his mom, the addas with childhood good friends and serene atmosphere given a welcome getaway.
Unfortunately, the latest break provided an altogether different encounter for the youngster, who led Bangladesh to a global cricketing milestone by clinching the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
Although special meals and the serene atmosphere remained, the coronavirus pandemic restricted movement and, most of all, forced Akbar to place off his favourite addas along with his friends.
"Earlier, when I came residence during any break, an enormous adda with my good friends was always at the top of agenda. But this time, I am lacking it. Everybody can figure out the current situation. We must maintain social distance for our betterment. We will be keeping our addas through social media since there is no probability to meet up," Akbar said while talking with this reporter over mobile phone.
When asked if he was staying home, Abkar said in a helpless tone: "Yes, it's appears like I must stay home."
The underlying tone was perhaps because he had not been sure when he'd be able to go back to the field, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) having postponed all activities indefinitely help prevent the pass on of coronavirus.
Akbar has spent most of his time browsing news regarding the devastating ramifications of coronavirus, but as a specialist cricketer he has learned that he must maintain his fitness therefore he offers been maintaining a good practice schedule.
Akbar said that he was first very aware of his diet plan as he wished to stay in shape.
"I really do light exercise in the home. I am dealing with my fitness whenever you can with the available devices. There is a field near my home and I head out there only once no one else is there. But I am lacking abilities training for batting and keeping," he added.
"Our trainer and physio happen to be providing information through our WhatsApp group and I am striving to check out them," he informed.
In addition, Akbar is desperately missing on-discipline cricket with the Dhaka Premier League underway, especially throughout a period when the U-19s were garnering a whole lot of focus following their historic World Glass one-and-a-half months back.
Above everything, the loss of life of many people because of coronavirus all over the world and its pass on in Bangladesh saddened the youngster.
"Everyone in our vicinity is anxious due to the pass on of coronavirus inside our country. We are always watching news on television stations and reading all of the news. Everybody is trying to be mindful. The positive part is that we haven't any returnees from overseas in our area."
Akbar, now children name found in the locality, was trying to make use of his popularity to improve awareness about protective measures against the virus.
"I am talking about the value of washing our hands properly and maintaining community length. I am requesting everyone to check out guidance from WHO and our federal government so that we can avoid the spread of this virus," he said.
Although this time's visit proved a little bittersweet, Akbar will remain in West Jummapara until additionally instructions from the federal government because life is bigger than anything.
