Tamim Iqbal poised for swift return

DHAKA - Tamim Iqbal is expected to return to cricket within two or three weeks, after he underwent arthroscopic evaluation and surgery on his left knee in Melbourne on Monday. According to Dr David Young, the orthopaedic surgeon performed the procedure, the batsman will be able to make a comeback to nets following rehabilitation which will begin immediately. Bangladesh's chief selector Faruque Ahmed said that Tamim will be considered for Bangladesh's 15-member World Cup squad, which is expected to be announced next week.

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