Simmons is not seeing additional benefits with Shakib's absence
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Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan would not be seen in the Dhaka Test due to injury, starting on February 11. Not having a cricketer like Shakib is a huge loss for any team and an additional advantage for the opponent. However, West Indies Coach Phil Simmons said Shakib’s absence would not give his side a clear advantage in the second Test.
Simmons thought that even though Shakib will be missing, Bangladesh still have many players who can step up in his absence.
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"Shakib is one of the top players, top all-rounders in the world. But they [Bangladesh] have so many spinners and batters. So they are going to find someone who can go and do the job. But, maybe not as good as Shakib but good enough for a Test match. So, we cannot afford to take for granted that Shakib's not here and it will be easier," he said.
Shakib left the field on the second day of the first Test with a groin injury. Then the all-rounder was not seen with the bat and ball in hand for the team. As a result, Bangladesh had to suffer a defeat, though Tiger's dominated in the first four days in the Chittagong Test and in the end they lost the Test by 3 wickets.
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