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Bangladesh tour of India 2024

Former India captain Virat Kohli gives his bat to Bangladesh veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as his farewell gift after India's seven-wicket win at Green Park Stadium Kanpur. 

Shakib Al Hasan has announced his Test retirement. 

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IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli gives unique farewell gift to Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan

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Shakib Al Hasan questioned Bangladesh's preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 which is set to start from June 2. Bangladesh will kick off their campaign on June 8.

Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in this frame. (Getty)

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'Our World Cup preparation is not ideal...': Shakib Al Hasan's shocking revelation on Bangladesh team ahead of T20 WC creates stir

The exact timing of the video remains uncertain, but it's believed to have been taken while the Bangladesh superstar Shakib Al Hasan was visiting a polling booth.&nbsp;

Video of Shakib Al Hasan slapping a fan has gone viral on the internet.

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WATCH: Shakib Al Hasan stirs major controversy, loses cool and slaps fan, video stuns internet

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In viral videos circulating on social media, an enraged Bangladeshi fan can be seen expressing intense anger toward the team's senior players.

Bangladesh fan inside Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. 

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Watch: Enraged Bangladesh fan whacks himself with shoe, expresses intense anger and brutally slams players after horrendous display; video goes viral

The controversy originated when former captain Tamim Iqbal was omitted from Bangladesh's 15-member World Cup squad due to fitness concerns.&nbsp;

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'It might have affected the team': Shakib Al Hasan's honest admission on feud with compatriot and it's role in Bangladesh's 'worst-ever World Cup campaign'

It is expected that Shakib Al Hasan will be part of the lineup for the Netherlands match on Saturday and will join the team's practice session on Friday.

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ODI World Cup: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan returns to India and rejoins squad ahead of match against Netherlands

Bangladesh went in with a playing XI brimming with quality all-rounders and included experienced Mahmudullah in the side as well after Shakib Al Hasan won the toss.

Shakib Al Hasan (L) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (R). 

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ODI World Cup, BAN vs AFG: Shakib Al Hasan elects to field against Afghanistan; check playing XIs of both teams

With Shakib's potential absence from the game, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took up the mantle of leadership, captaining Bangladesh in the aforementioned warm-up encounter.

Shakib Al Hasan (L) and Mashrafe Mortaza (R). 

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'What kind of mental sickness is this': Mashrafe Mortaza lashes out at Bangladesh fans for bizarre comments on Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan expresses his views on Tamim Iqbal's refusal to adapt to team-oriented suggestions, highlighting the importance of teamwork over individual achievements.

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Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan unhappy with Tamim Iqbal's outburst, takes Rohit Sharma example and says, 'Is the team first or the individual?'

Discover Shakib Al Hasan's future retirement plans from international cricket and his captaincy in this comprehensive article. Read on to know more about his development.

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After Tamim Iqbal's fiery comments, another Bangladesh star all-rounder planning retirement from international cricket

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