DTVHINDIProtest against Shakib Al Hasan’s return home for farewell test
The two-match Test series between Bangladesh and South Africa is starting from October 21. Shakib Al Hasan 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?
Shakib Al Hasan’s international career will be ruined! Know where is this all-rounder after the coup in the country?
Shakib has landed in trouble after he lost his parliamentary seat on August 6 due to political unrest in the country. Shakib Al Hasan (Photo Source: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials are still unsure about the inclusion of premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in the upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan. Shakib, who is currently participating in the Global T20 Canada, had earlier shown interest in playing the Test series, which is scheduled to begin on August 21 in Rawalpindi. Hence, he had planned to return to Bangladesh from the USA, where he is playing in the Major League Cricket, after receiving an NOC from the BCB by August 12 so that he can return to the country and prepare for the Test match. However, Shakib has run into trouble after losing his parliamentary seat on August 6 due to the recent political unrest in the country. Shakib’s return to Bangladesh may be delayed. This uncertainty could potentially affect his selection for the national team. Also, there are concerns about Shakib’s readiness for Test cricket, having played consecutive T20 matches since the home series against Zimbabwe in May. Shakib Al Hasan’s international career is at stake As reported by the Daily Star, a BCB official explained that the initial concern was whether Shakib would be able to travel to Bangladesh and then Pakistan, but now there are concerns about his ability to handle the physical demands of Test cricket after playing T20. The selectors have struggled to contact Shakib over the past week due to the unrest in the country and are expected to consult captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto and head coach Chandika Hathurusingha in the coming days before finalising the squad. The report further states that an 18-member preliminary squad, including Shakib and fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, has already been finalised, but the final 15-member squad will be decided after discussions with the selection panel. Meanwhile, Cricket Operations in-charge Shahriar Nafees has said that Shakib’s inclusion will depend on both his availability and his selection for the series.
