He said I lack physical strength but I can increase my pace by building up my muscles,” Ibadat told the media at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium yesterday. Here, the paceman, an employee of the Bangladesh Air Force, mingled with the cricketers who have played more professional cricket than him. Ibadat had clocked a speed of 139km/h during the pacer hunt and had caught the attention of the coaches. A permanent employee of the Air Force, Ibadat through the HP experience understood the importance of keeping in touch with the game in order to develop and compete. “I have a job in Bangladesh Air Force and they have been positive about me whenever I have needed a leave to play cricket.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 04, 2016 19:14 UTC