Shakib Al Hasan is unlikely to journey to Bangladesh for his ultimate Take a look at in Dhaka.© BCCI
Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is unlikely to journey to his native nation for his ultimate Take a look at match, towards South Africa in Mirpur, Dhaka from October 21-25, on account of protests towards him within the metropolis. Shakib was included within the Bangladesh squad for the primary Take a look at towards the Proteas, which was going to be his ultimate look within the format. “I’m not positive the place I’m going subsequent, however it’s nearly positive that I’m not going residence,” Shakib informed ESPNcricinfo.
Shakib had been apprehensive about returning to Bangladesh due to considerations about his household’s security.
Apart from being a star cricketer, Shakib is an ex-lawmaker within the authorities ousted by a revolution in August.
The 37-year-old introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket final month however stated that he wished to play one final Take a look at collection at residence, following which he was included within the squad for the 2 Assessments towards South Africa.
He was one among 147 folks named in an FIR for an alleged homicide in the course of the unrest.
Whereas asserting the squad, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selector Hannan Sarkar on Wednesday stated that they chose Shakib after getting a “inexperienced sign” from the authorities.
“We have not obtained any additional directions from the BCB or the cricket operations committee. It’s a paused standing in the meanwhile. He’s in transit in Dubai,” Ashraf stated.
College students began protesting his imminent arrival from Wednesday night.
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