It’s boring, it’s frustrating: Akbar Ali
The cricketers were supposed to enjoy their games in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, but instead they are passing idle time at home as a result of shutdown to tackle coronavirus.
Akbar Ali, the Under-19 World Cup-winning Bangladesh captain, said the time is boring and frustrating.
Dhaka League was postponed immediately after the initial outbreak of the virus in the united states. Since that time, cricketers are staying at their homes. While talking to UNB on Saturday, Akbar said the situation is making them frustrated.
“It’s a boring, frustrating and uncomfortable time. It’d have already been good if we got a chance to play to hone our expertise. We’ve a schedule for a practice camp after Eid. I don’t know if the calendar will be the same now. Of course, the board should come up with a concept. We have nothing to do now,” Akbar said.
After World Cup victory, Akbar, together with his team, was awarded a chance in the Under-21 team which will be of utter importance for the cricketers. Akbar said he is merely concentrating on his fitness in this pandemic.
“I’m concentrating on my fitness now as I’ve nothing more to accomplish as a result of lockdown. Our trainer Richard (Stonier) involves Instagram live every day to teach us how exactly to stay fit during this time period. Not just us, his live session is designed for all. Even you can join his work out. That is helping us a whole lot. I’m also doing some batting drills in the home,” Abkar added.
Even though many cricketers are passing time learning new languages or reading books, Akbar chose to watch movies and batting performances on the internet.
“There’s nothing special I’m doing. To pass time, I watch movies as I am not a major fan of reading books. Besides, I’m watching my old footages and batting performances of cricketing legends. I really believe it can help me get motivated and stay confident,” Akbar said.
