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After reports of Shakib Al Hasan made the rounds, there is a new twist in the story. The former Bangladeshi skipper has stated that if he doesn’t get to go back home the game in Kanpur will be his last. According to reports Shakib will move outside Bangladesh and settle abroad and will not be back in his homeland.
Speaking to the media, Shakib said, “It’s my desire to play my last Test match in Mirpur. Since there is a situation existing in the country, naturally not everything is dependent on me. I have discussed this with the BCB and have told them about my plans, especially in Test cricket.”
The 37-year-old is set to feature in his 71st game starting on Friday. The veteran star has been one of the best player for his side for the last decade and a half. His first ever Test match against India during the 2007 series at home in Chattogram.
Is the Kanpur Test last game for Shakib Al Hasan?
The former Bangladeshi skipper during his chat with the media also said, “What I felt is that this series in India and the Test series at home against South Africa will be my last series. That was what I was thinking and that’s how I communicated about it with Faruque bhai and the selectors.”
“If there is an opportunity for me to go back to the country, Mirpur Test will be my last in Test cricket. These things has been communicated with the board and they are trying to make the best arrangement so that I can play, and feel secure. At the same time, I don’t have any problem when I have to leave the country.”
During his press conference, Shakib also said that he had retired from T20I cricket. The 37-year-old said, “In T20I I have similar thoughts, even if it’s a bit unrelated, I want to say that I have talked to selectors, board president and others. I feel it is the right time for me to move on from T20 cricket. In the next few series, some new players should come and be given the opportunity.”
Shakib Al Hasan though kept the option open of making a comeback to the T20I format depending on his form in franchise cricket. “If I play franchise league and do well and the BCB feels in six months or a year that I have a chance to contribute in T20s and performing, staying fit then we can decide. At this moment I don’t see myself in T20s. So basically you can say that in two formats, I am seeing my last,” he said.