Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was to play his farewell test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. But the veteran all-rounder, who was included in the squad for the first Test against South Africa starting on October 21, withdrew his name from the Test match due to the protests against him in the country.

Furthermore, youth and sports advisor Asif Mahmood also informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to keep Shakib out of the field.

Shakib was quoted by Sportstar as saying, “I had to return home, but now I don’t think I will be able to return. This is on a security issue, a matter of my own safety.

But now on October 20, about 50 protesters demonstrated for Shakib’s return home. However, taking immediate action the security personnel dispersed them. The protesters demanded Shakib’s inclusion in the Mirpur Test.

Had expressed desire to play the last test in Mirpur

Let us tell you that Shakib Al Hasan was an MP of the Awami League Party led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He was in Canada during the protests and flew straight to Pakistan for the Test series. He then reached India for a two-match Test series and expressed his desire to play his final Test in Mirpur.

Shakib Al Hasan was made an accused by the Edbor police station in a murder case related to the protests. However, despite this, BCB has allowed him to continue playing for the national team until proven guilty.

First test from 21st October

The two-match Test series between Bangladesh and South Africa is starting from October 21. Earlier, Bangladesh team had to face defeat in the Test and T-20 series against India. However, before that Bangladesh had defeated Pakistan in the Test series at their home. Now it will be worth watching how she performs in this series against South Africa?