Shakib Al Hasan Announces Retirement From Tests & T20Is

End Of an Era In Bangladesh Cricket

Veteran Bangladeshi All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his decision to retire from Tests & T20Is, the left arm spinner announced his decision while addressing a press conference at Kanpur ahead of the 2nd test against India that is scheduled to begin from Friday (Sep 27).

Shakib in his release announced that he is retiring from T20I Cricket with immediate effect. Shakib quipped that he wanted to retire from tests at home only if BCB could assure him of security that ensures that he smoothly leaves Bangladesh once the series is done.

If BCB is unable to provide the clearance then the 2nd test against India could be his final test. Shakib has played 70 test matches for Bangladesh.

Shakib In Press Conference at Kanpur

"I'm retiring of my own will nobody has forced this decision on me, I had a chat with the selectors and they have agreed to the request, they are currently making the arrangements for me to play the home test series against South Africa or even the 1st test which is at Mirpur. If the things don't pan out that way then this will be my last test match". Shakib Quipped

"I've played my last T20I game in the World Cup, I felt that I could play till the 2026 T20 World Cup but, now I feel that it is the right time to leave & let the upcoming batch of young Cricketers take over the baton". Shakib Stated

In recent times Shakib has found the going tough both on and off the field after the fall of the Awami League-led government where Shakib is an elected MP from the Magura district, an FIR was filed on the Bangladeshi all-rounder regarding involvement in a murder case.

On the Cricket field too, Shakib has found his life tough in the recently concluded test Shakib had a below-par performance as a bowler, but he built a decent partnership with Litton Das in the first and then showed a fighting partnership with the captain Shanto in the 2nd innings but it proved ineffective as Bangladesh lost the game by 280 runs.