Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is unlikely to journey to his native nation for his ultimate Check match, towards South Africa in Mirpur, Dhaka from October 21-25, as a result of protests towards him within the metropolis.
Shakib was included within the Bangladesh squad for the primary Check towards the Proteas, which was going to be his ultimate look within the format.
“I’m not positive the place I’m going subsequent, however it’s virtually positive that I’m not going house,” Shakib informed ESPNcricinfo.
Shakib had been apprehensive about returning to Bangladesh due to issues about his household’s security.
Moreover being a star cricketer, Shakib is an ex-lawmaker within the authorities ousted by a revolution in August.
The 37-year-old introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket final month however mentioned that he wished to play one final Check sequence at house, following which he was included within the squad for the 2 Checks towards South Africa.
He was one among 147 individuals named in an FIR for an alleged homicide throughout the unrest.
Whereas saying the squad, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selector Hannan Sarkar on Wednesday mentioned that they chose Shakib after getting a “inexperienced sign” from the authorities.
“We haven’t acquired any additional directions from the BCB or the cricket operations committee. It’s a paused standing in the intervening time. He’s in transit in Dubai,” Ashraf mentioned.
College students began protesting his imminent arrival from Wednesday night.