Bangladesh cricket team star Shakib al Hasan has claimed that he would not be traveling to Dhaka for the BAN vs SA Test series. The 1st Test at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium was set to be the veteran’s farewell Test as he had informed before the IND vs NZ 2nd Test. However, despite being named in the squad for the game, Hasan has claimed that he will not travel to Dhaka.
Shakib al Hasan to miss BAN vs SA 1st Test a.k.a his farewell match?
As per ESPNCricinfo, Shakib al Hasan stated that he will not travel to the Bangladesh capital ahead of the BAN vs SA series. The all-rounder’s statement casts aspersions on his participation in what would be his final red-ball game for Bangladesh. Both the Sports Advisor to the interim government and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had assured highest-level of security and support for Shakib to play his final Test at home in front of the fans, previously.
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Last week, Shakib al Hasan issued an apology to his fans in Bangladesh over his silence on the recent unrest and political instability in the country.
“I respect your feelings and sincerely apologise. I want to say goodbye with all of you around. At the moment of farewell, I want to shake hands with those whose applause compelled me to play better,” Shakib al Hasan said.
Bangladesh squad for BAN vs SA 1st Test
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Shadman lslam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back in the series against South Africa after suffering a 2-0 thrashing at the hands of India. Shanto & co. arrived in India riding high on confidence after handing Pakistan an embarrassing 2-0 defeat at their own backyard, thereby creating history by winning their first series against Shan Masood and co.
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