Shakib Al Hasan unlikely to feature in 1st Test vs South Africa

Shakib Al Hasan was included in the 15-man team for Bangladesh’s opening Test match against South Africa, but it is unlikely that he will play in the series. It was Shakib’s wish to play his last Test match in Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

He first appeared to be planning to play the game, but for security considerations he changed his mind. The start date of the preparation camp is set for October 18. Shakib is not currently showing up at the venue, according to a BCB official.

“He (Shakib) is not coming today, that is for sure,” the BCB official said, according to the interview.

For those who are unaware, Shakib was one of 156 individuals mentioned in the formal complaint over the alleged murder of a student during the country’s political unrest, which ultimately resulted in the overthrow of the Awami League government he represented in parliament. The incident took place following Shakib’s election victory in his native Magura.

Shakib was included in the mix by the selectors under the board’s directive. The situation appears to have changed, nevertheless, ever since a group recently demonstrated against Shakib in Mirpur.

My close quarters have informed me that there are concerns about my security: Shakib Shakib, who was scheduled to depart New York for Bangladesh, was alerted to safety concerns during a layover in Dubai while awaiting a subsequent aircraft. “I am advised by my close quarter that my security is a concern,” Shakib said.

To protect Shakib Al Hasan, the board will take a “better safe than sorry” stance, according to a spokesperson.

“I think if any untoward scene happens during the Test due to Shakib’s appearance in that case, that will give a wrong message to the world and that is probably

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the reason no one can guarantee his security as the whole stadium cannot be kept under watch,” stated the official. October 21 is the planned start date for the first Test.