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Dhaka, Jan 30 (CRICKETNMORE): Left-handed batsman Imrul Kayes is working hard to get fit in time for Bangladesh's one-off Test against India next month in Hyderabad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The opener stood as wicketkeeper in place of injured Mushfiqur Rahim in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington and then opened the Bangladesh innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Going for a quick run in the second innings, the 29-year-old batsman pulled a muscle on his left thigh which was later diagnosed as a small tear.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

On Sunday, Imrul jogged for some time after cycling at the National Cricket Academy in Mirpur.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"The pain has lessened. I cycled and ran a bit, but felt no pain. I also had a chat with the doctors. The game begins from ninth [next month]. I think I will be fit before the match begins," he said after training.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Imrul will give the fitness test with his team-mates on Tuesday. He said his trip to India depends on the report from the physio.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Obviously, every players looks forward to a series like this, because we don't play much there. Everyone wants a golden opportunity like this. We are all very excited with this series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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"My going to India depends on me and the physio. If he gives good news, then maybe (I'll go). If I'm not selected, it's a different matter. But if physio gives the green light, everything will be fine," Imrul said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In their first visit to India for a bilateral series after getting Test status in 2000, Bangladesh will play a two-day warm-up match against India A from February 5.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Although he is in the Test squad, Imrul is less likely to feature in the only practice game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Whether I will play in the warm-up match also depends on the physio. I he gives the nod, I will play. There are still four-five days in hand."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"If I keep practicing these days, I think, something good will happen. I will continue grow fitter."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) chief physician Debashish Chowdhury sent out a warning on Saturday that if Imrul did not fully recover, he might be ruled out from the forthcoming Sri Lanka tour.<\/p>\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2017\/01\/imrul-kayes4.jpg", "alt_img": "Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes in fitness race for India Test", "alt_title": "Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes", "image1": "", "video": "", "seo_title": "Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes in fitness race for India Test", "seo_desc": " Left-handed batsman Imrul Kayes is working hard to get fit in time for Bangladesh's one-off Test against India next month in", "seo_keywords": "Imrul Kayes, Bangladesh Cricket Team, India vs Bangladesh", "tag": "", "tagging": "", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "0", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": "0", "slug": "bangladesh-opener-imrul-kayes-in-fitness-race-for-india-test", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": "0000-00-00", "ians_time": "00:00:00", "server_time": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "trash": "0", "view_count": "2782", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "0", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2017-01-30 18:02:00", "updated": "2017-01-30 18:02:00", "img_from": "", "img_source": "", "schedule_publish": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "news_keywords": null, "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "0", "google_feed": "0", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "1", "jio_date": "2017-01-30 18:02:00", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": "2017-01-30 18:02:00", "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/bangladesh-opener-imrul-kayes-in-fitness-race-for-india-test-23419" }