Delhi: Bangladesh cricket team's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from international cricket. He is currently part of Bangladesh's Test team against India.
He announced that the Mirpur Test against South Africa will be the last Test match of his career. Shakib has surprised his fans by making this announcement before the second Test between India and Bangladesh starting on 27 September. Apart from this, he has also announced his retirement from T20 International cricket.
Shakib has participated in all T20 World Cups since 2007 and will become the tournament's highest wicket-taker in the 2024 edition. During the press conference ahead of the second Test against India, Shakib also talked about his future plans in Test and ODI formats.
The 37-year-old Hasan has not returned to Bangladesh for some time, especially after the political upheaval of the Sheikh Hasina government in August. He has expressed a desire to play his last Test in Mirpur, but if it is not possible to play there due to security reasons, then the Test against India in Kanpur could be his last match.
What did Shakib Al Hasan say?
Speaking to reporters in Kanpur, Shakib said, “Going back to Bangladesh is not a matter of concern, but going out of there can be dangerous.” He also made it clear that the Champions Trophy to be held in 2025 will be his last ODI series. Shakib, who made his international cricket debut in 2006, is the only cricketer to cross the mark of 14,000 runs and 700 wickets.
FAQ
Why was Shakib accused?
According to media reports All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and several others were accused of being allegedly involved in the murder of a garment factory worker. After this, there was suspense over Shakib's playing. However, later he was given a chance in the series against Pakistan and now he is on a tour of India.
How many T20 World Cups has Shakib Al Hasan played?
Shakib has participated in all T20 World Cups since 2007 and became the tournament's highest wicket-taker in the 2024 edition.
