After Missing Out on Farewell Test Series, Shakib Al Hasan Makes Himself Available for AFG ODIs

Banglesh Cricket's most prolific cricketer, Shakib Al-Hasan, has announced his intentions to retire in his homeland. However, some issues have prevented him from travelling back to South Asian nation, and he has yet to have a proper send-off. BAN veteran missed out on three-match Test series against South Africa at home, and his future is game is still murky. Amid chatter, Bangla Tigers are all set to travel to USE for an away series, and BCB President has offered an update on Shakin Al-Hasan.

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BCB President Offers An Update On Shakib Al-Hasan's Availability For ODI Series vs AFG

Banglesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruque Ahmed opened up on Shakib Al-Hasan's status for upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. He confirmed that veteran BAN star will be available for Afghanistan ODI series. He also revealed that y tried ir best to bring Shakib back so that he could compete in farewell Test series.

"Regarding Shakib Al Hasan, since team (for three ODIs against South Africa) has not been given yet, it means he is available.

" first thing is that you said that he couldn't play his last Test here, but we are completely uninvolved with that situation. law enforcement forces, government and Shakib were [involved]. We are totally an auxiliary part in this. Personally, I tried my level best so that Shakib can get his retirement at home," BCB President Faruque Ahmed said.

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In previous instance, Shakib Al-Hasan was named in home Test series against South Africa, which was supposed to be his farewell series. all-rounder was supposed to return to Dhaka from Dubai while transiting from US. But he did not go back home, and BCB named young left-arm spinner Hasan Mur as his replacement. He last participated for national side in away series against Rohit Sharma -led Team India, and his last appearance was at Kanpur Test.

Bangla Tigers will lock horns against Afghanistan in an away series, with first ODI match taking place at Sharjah Cricket Stium on Wednesday, November 06th, 2024.