This has cast doubts over Shakib’s participation in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Chittagong Kings, who signed Shakib through direct recruitment before the BPL draft, now face uncertainty regarding his availability. Despite the ambiguity, the franchise remains optimistic.

Chittagong Kings’ owner, Sameer Quader Chowdhury, addressed the media on Friday, sharing updates about Shakib. “Even, I am tired of answering these questions. We haven’t received any official confirmation yet, so we remain hopeful he will join and play. I recently spoke to Shakib and asked about some recent reports. He said none of them are true and denied making any such statements,” Chowdhury stated.

While the franchise has been in touch with Shakib, he has yet to provide a clear answer regarding his participation. Chowdhury added, “He hasn’t confirmed anything about coming. We can’t say it’s positive either. It all depends on the situation. Since he’s currently unavailable for the national team, he hasn’t given us a definitive response yet.”

The Kings are closely monitoring the situation as they prepare for potential alternatives in case Shakib remains unavailable for the tournament.