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Shakib Al Hasan, his announced that he will be playing his final Test match against South Africa in Dhaka in October. Speaking to the media prior to the Kanpur Test match against India, he added that his only remaining T20 assignment for Bangladesh was the 2024 T20 World Cup in June, which means that he will only play in ODIs moving forward.
Cricket South Africa has not yet granted the security clearance following site inspections earlier this week, therefore the series against South Africa is still tentative. That comes after the turmoil that occurred in Bangladesh in July and August, during which hundreds of people lost their lives. The protesters were aimed at Shakib, a parliamentarian for the Awami League-led administration. Since the Awami League-led administration fell on August 5, Shakib has been absent from the nation due to difficulties. He also expressed security concerns.
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"I am available for the South Africa series but since there's a lot happening back home, naturally not everything depends on me. I have discussed my plans about Test cricket with the BCB. Especially this series and the home series. I was thinking that it could be my last Test series. I have told [BCB president] Faruque bhai and the selectors. If there's a chance and if I can play, my last Test will be in Mirpur. The board is trying to ensure that I can play and feel safe, at the same time that I can leave the country without a hitch," Shakib said.
"I am a citizen of Bangladesh, so I shouldn't have any problem going back to Bangladesh. My concern is my safety and security in Bangladesh. My close friends and family members are concerned. I hope things are getting better. There should be a solution to it," he added.
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