Shakib Al Hasan to play Bangladesh's all test matches in 2024 including India tour, confirms BCB selector

In July, Shakib Al Hasan hinted that he might skip the India tour, which comprises two tests and three T20Is.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Ashraf has confirmed that star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will remain available for all the remaining test series in 2024.

Bangladesh will tour Pakistan for two tests before touring India for two tests and three T20Is. They will then fly to the West Indies for two tests and six white-ball games. They are also slated to play two tests against South Africa.

Last month, Shakib Al Hasan hinted that he isn’t sure of participating in the test matches after the Pakistan tour. He has played only four out of Bangladesh’s eight tests in the last two years.

However, on Monday, the BCB chief selector announced Shakib’s availability for all remaining test matches the team will play this year.

“Probably at the end of July we talked to Shakib and there were discussions with me regarding his fitness. During the Zimbabwe series, we wanted to understand his short-term plans. We have a busy schedule with eight Test matches by December. He assured us that he would play all the Tests and attend all practice sessions before each series,” Ashraf told media at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday.

Shakib Al Hasan is a politician but his selection was done because of his talent: BCB chief selector

There have been security issues regarding Shakib Al Hasan after the Awami League political party, of which he was a member, was dissolved after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country on August 5.

Ashraf hailed Shakib as one of the best all-rounders in the world over the past 15 years, adding that his selection for the upcoming Pakistan tour and further is based purely on his cricketing skills and talent.

“In practice sessions, there are security issues regarding every player or official. That definitely has to be ensured in light of current circumstances because Shakib is a top player in Bangladesh. In terms of selection, we had to think of many things because he iss a political person. But his selection was done because of his talent. We have been open regarding his talent and we do that for every player and we will do that in the future if we remain in the selection panel,” Ashraf added.

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