Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan failed to perform well with the ball and bat in the opening matches of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. Taking a dig at Shakib’s poor form, former Indian veteran Virender Sehwag had said that he should retire from the T20 format. Shakib Al Hasan then gave a befitting reply to the critics by scoring 64* runs in an important match against the Netherlands.

Reacting to Virender Sehwag’s comments after this match-winning innings, the all-rounder said that he has nothing to answer to anyone. But former Bangladeshi player Imrul Kayes is furious with Virender Sehwag’s attitude, he has given a big statement lashing out at Sehwag.

Imrul Kayes got very angry on Virender Sehwag

Former Bangladeshi player Imrul Kayes says that Virender Sehwag does not know how to respect players. Because he has not received that respect in his career. Talking to the Bangladeshi media, Kayes said, ‘Shakib did not become Shakib-al-Hasan in 1 or 2 days. He is the number 1 ICC all-rounder in all formats not once but for a long time. A player like him needs respect, which Virender Sehwag did not get in his career. So maybe he does not know anything about respecting or giving respect to others.

Bangladesh is still in the race to reach the Super-8 after defeating Netherlands by 25 runs in the last match. The team is second in the Group-D points table with two wins in three matches and 4 points. Bangladesh is going to play its last match of the group stage round against Nepal on 17 June.

The team will have to win this match to secure a place in the Super-8. If the team reaches the Super-8, then it will play its first match against India on June 22 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua.