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Bangladesh’s cricket icon Shakib Al Hasan, set to retire from ODIs after the 2025 Champions Trophy, is facing an uncertain immediate future with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) providing no clarity on his participation in the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. The three-match series is scheduled to begin on November 6, yet Shakib’s involvement remains in limbo, sparking frustration from the seasoned all-rounder.
Shakib recently hinted he might miss the Afghanistan series, attributing the uncertainty to a lack of formal communication from the BCB. “How can I tell whether I will be playing? The BCB should tell about it,” Shakib said in an interview with Cricbuzz, highlighting the communication breakdown with the board. Initially, Shakib had been expected to bid farewell to Test cricket against South Africa in Dhaka, but concerns over security kept him from returning to Bangladesh, further complicating the situation.
BCB Yet to Confirm Shakib’s Role in Afghanistan Series
The BCB has yet to issue any statement regarding Shakib’s participation in the Afghanistan series, leaving the all-rounder’s role in the team unclear. This silence has added confusion around Shakib’s cricketing future, even as he prepares to conclude his ODI career.
After announcing his retirement from Tests and T20Is earlier this year, Shakib had hoped to play his final Test on home soil. However, with political unrest delaying his return, his farewell match remains uncertain. With his sights now set on the 2025 Champions Trophy, Shakib is eager to bring his illustrious international career to a memorable close, though his immediate plans hang in the balance due to the BCB’s lack of communication.
