Shakib included in squad for SA Test

Shakib Al Hasan has been included in the Test team of Bangladesh that will play in Mirpur against South Africa, starting on October 21st. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad on Wednesday. It was uncertain for Shakib to play this series due to the added complexity of his political involvement

Shakib keen to retire after SA series in Oct

Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan expressed his desire to retire from the Test cricket after the home series against South Africa next month. Shakib told the reporters at Kanpur Thursday that he’s keen to bid adieu to the Test cricket at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur in October 2024. “If

Shakib fined Tk 50 lakh for share price manipulation

Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has been fined Tk 50 lakh for manipulating share prices, as confirmed by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC). Currently in India representing the Bangladesh national team, Shakib was found guilty of the allegations during a meeting held on Tuesday, presided over by BSEC President

Shakib won’t return home after Pakistan series

Star allrounder Shakib Al Hasan won't return home after the Pakistan series, confirmed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed. The allrounder will go straight to England from Pakistan as he was contracted with English County club Surrey. Faruque said, Shakib obtained the NOC to play for Surrey before he joins as

Shakib disappointed for not competing in Super 8

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan expressed disappointment against the team's failure to put up any kind of fight against the two strong sides - Australia and India - they've faced in the Super 8 phase of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Bangladesh are all but out of the

Shakib drops to fifth as Nabi rises to top

Afghanistan's unbeaten start to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has seen one of their star performers rise to the top of the ICC Men's T20I All-Rounder Rankings. The Asian side have won both of their contests in the USA and West Indies thus far at the 20-over showcase and a

Shanto wants to give Shakib and Mahmudullah a fitting farewell

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto vowed to give two veteran cricketers-Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad a befitting farewell by doing well in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup. With the duo reaching at the twilight of the careers, this T20 World Cup is considered as their last. "I am not sure if

Shakib three wickets away from unique landmark

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is leading the wicket-taker's list in ICC T20 World Cups by quite a margin and is just three wickets away from reaching a milestone never before reached in the history of the tournament. Shakib is currently sitting on 47 wickets in 36 matches in T20 World

Shakib returns to Bangladesh T20 squad after one year

Ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to Bangladesh T20 squad after almost one year as the selectors included him in the final two matches against Zimbabwe. Shakib's last appearance was a Player-of-the-Match performance against Afghanistan in Sylhet in July 2023. He was the captain of the team that time but an

EC issues showcause notice to AL candidate Shakib

The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued a showcause notice to Shakib Al Hasan, star cricketer and Awami League-nominated candidate for Magura-1 constituency, for breaching electoral code of conduct. Shakib has also been asked to appear before the election search committee in-person tomorrow (Friday) afternoon and reply to the notice. The notice,