Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo on Tuesday (July 6) said the tourists are “still not 100 percent” sure about opener Tamim Iqbal's availability due to a knee injury for the upcoming one-off Test against Zimbabwe, starting on Wednesday (July 7) at Harare Sports Club in Harare.

However, Domingo is confident that the experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is fit to play in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.

As reported by ESPNcricinfo, Domingo stated: “We are still not 100% sure about Tamim. There's still a lot of doubt regarding him. I think a decision will be made in the near future.”

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He further added, “Mushfiq is pretty confident that he will be fit to play. He has done his rehab really well. Everything seems to be on track. I am pretty confident that he will play.”

With the ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to the Test squad, the head coach said it is great to have the ace all-rounder back as his presence brings the right balance to the team.

Praising Shakib, Domingo noted: “Shakib looks really hungry to play Tests again. The thing that's always the key with big players is their desire and attitude when they come into a Test series. It is great to have him back. He balances the side really well.”

He signed off by saying, “He bats in the top six, and he is a frontline bowler. He is what every international team is looking for, so it is really pleasing to have him back. He has brought really good energy and attitude on this tour as well.”

 (With ANI Inputs)