Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has officially joined Jaffna Kings for the 2026 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), with the franchise confirming his signing ahead of the new season.
Bangladesh’s premier cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has expressed hope of returning to the country by the end of this year, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding his situation.
Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has expressed strong support for Tamim Iqbal, stating that the country’s cricket will benefit if the former captain is elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Bangladesh’s absence from the latest ICC T20 World Cup continues to spark debate, with star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan openly criticizing the decision.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the first two ODIs of the upcoming series against New Zealand.
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has made it clear that, despite fresh discussion over his political future, his immediate focus remains cricket and representing Bangladesh in what he described as the final phase of his career.
Shakib Al Hasan has signed up for another franchise tournament, this time in Sweden, where he will play for Uppsala Tigers in the inaugural edition of the Nordic Smash T20.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has appointed former captain Habibul Bashar as chief selector of a new four-member panel, with the veteran set to assume his duties next month.
There was strong speculation that Shakib Al Hasan would return to the national team during the recent Pakistan series, but that did not materialise, as the all-rounder has yet to resolve ongoing legal matters and return to the country.
Shakib Al Hasan is set to feature in the inaugural season of the European T20 League [EUT20 Belgium] after signing directly with Akcel United Brussels ahead of the tournament draft.
Shakib Al Hasan is unlikely to make his international return in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, according to a report by Prothom Alo.
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan remains a vital asset for Bangladesh, offering balance with his middle-order batting and full 10 overs of left-arm spin. His absence effectively reduces the side by one batter and one bowler, complicating the team combination.