Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is unlikely to journey to his native nation for his closing Take a look at match, in opposition to South Africa in Mirpur, Dhaka from October 21-25, as a result of protests in opposition to him within the metropolis. Shakib was included within the Bangladesh squad for the primary Take a look at in opposition to the Proteas, which was going to be his closing look within the format. “I’m not certain the place I’m going subsequent, however it’s nearly certain that I’m not going house,” Shakib advised ESPNcricinfo.

Shakib had been apprehensive about returning to Bangladesh due to issues about his household’s security.

Moreover being a star cricketer, Shakib is an ex-lawmaker within the authorities ousted by a revolution in August.

The 37-year-old introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket final month however mentioned that he needed to play one final Take a look at collection at house, following which he was included within the squad for the 2 Exams in opposition to South Africa.

He was one in every of 147 individuals named in an FIR for an alleged homicide through the unrest.

Whereas saying the squad, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selector Hannan Sarkar on Wednesday mentioned that they chose Shakib after getting a “inexperienced sign” from the authorities.

“We’ve not acquired any additional directions from the BCB or the cricket operations committee. It’s a paused standing in the intervening time. He’s in transit in Dubai,” Ashraf mentioned.

College students began protesting his imminent arrival from Wednesday night.

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