No immediate return for Shakib to Bangladesh team
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.
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.
Bangladesh’s absence from the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup continues to cast a shadow over the team, with players still coming to terms with the missed opportunity.
Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has confirmed that he has safely boarded a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight and is set to return home after being stranded in Saudi Arabia due to regional tensions.
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.
Efforts by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to pave the way for Shakib Al Hasan’s return have taken a dramatic turn, as a group of his supporters filed a complaint against former youth and sports adviser Asif Mahmud at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday.
Former Bangladesh captains Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza remain out of the public cricketing scene amid ongoing legal cases, but the government has indicated they would be welcomed back if cleared by the courts.
The case files involving Shakib Al Hasan have officially been forwarded to the relevant ministry, marking a significant step toward clearing the path for his return to Bangladesh and the national team.
With speculation growing over Shakib Al Hasan’s possible return to international cricket, Bangladesh batting coach Mohammad Ashraful has expressed confidence that the veteran all-rounder can continue playing until the 2027 World Cup.
Habibul Bashar is once again poised to take on a major responsibility in Bangladesh cricket as the former national captain, who has extensive experience as a selector, is set to be appointed as the new chief selector of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Speculation is growing that Shakib Al Hasan could return to the Bangladesh national team in the upcoming Pakistan series.
Bangladesh’s absence from the T20 World Cup continues to resonate within the national camp, with all-rounder Saif Hassan revealing that he did not watch a single match of the tournament after the team’s withdrawal.
Bangladesh national team senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin has strongly criticised former Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul over what he called contradictory explanations regarding the country’s withdrawal from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.