Bangladesh National Cricket Team all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will not be part of the upcoming ODI series against West Indies National Cricket Team. According to reports on Cricbuzz, the all-rounder has made himself unavailable to focus on the Lankan T10 League.
Shakib Al Hasan has been one of the most talked about names in Bangladesh in the last few months. After getting involved in a murder case, things did not go well. The premier all-rounder retired from Tests and T20Is but wanted to continue playing in ODIs.
Shakib Al Hasan has indicated that he will call time on his ODI career after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Shakib Al Hasan has indicated that he will take time out from his ODI career after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, the all-rounder has not played for the team in this format, fueling speculation about his future and whether he will play in the tournament.
Shakib Al Hasan did not participate in the series against Afghanistan National Cricket Team and now he will not participate in the series against West Indies National Cricket Team. This will be the last assignment for the Bangladesh National Cricket Team before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Given his current mental state, we felt Shakib was not fit to play – Bangladesh Cricket Board official
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selection panel member has confirmed the development about Shakib Al Hasan missing the West Indies series. He told Cricbuzz: “He (Shakib) is not available for the ODIs against West Indies and we have prepared our squad accordingly,
Another BCB official came up with a shocking revelation saying that Shakib Al Hasan is not in a good mental state and they don’t feel the all-rounder is fit to play. Speaking to Cricbuzz, he explained:
“Given his current mental state, we felt that Shakib was not fit to play. Playing for a cricket franchise is not the same as representing the national team.”
Shakib Al Hasan will play for Galle Marvels in the Lanka T10 League during the ODI series against West Indies.
Reports claimed that Shakib Al Hasan will play for Galle Marvels in the Lanka T10 League during the ODI series against the West Indies National Cricket Team from December 12-22. The all-rounder was awarded the Platinum Player category during the preliminary selections for the tournament.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team will announce the squad soon but they are waiting for medical reports on Najmul Hossain and Towhid Hridoy before finalizing. The duo are recovering from groin injuries but BCB are hopeful that they will play some part in the series.
The ODI series between the teams will be played in St. Kitts on December 8, 10 and 12, followed by St. Kitts on December 15, 17 and 19. Vincent will host three T20Is.
