Shakib Al Hasan will play Chittagong Test. The world’s best all-rounder initially took leave from the ODI, T20 and two Test series against Sri Lanka, but finally changed his mind and agreed to play the second and last Test against Sri Lanka in Chittagong.
The second Test against Sri Lanka starts on March 30 at the Zahoor Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. ‘Champion all-rounder’ Shakib joined the team in Chittagong on Thursday. Attended a function at 11 am and went straight to the airport, from there to Chittagong Radisson Blute to join the team and immediately after that went to Zahoor Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium at 2 pm for practice in the afternoon. Shakib practiced with deep concentration today as well.
Captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto is happy to have the world’s best all-rounder. Chandika Hathurusingha’s current head coach Nick Pothas is also happy to have Shakib in the team.
Stating that Shakib’s addition has had a positive impact on the team, Pothus said, ‘It’s really fortunate to have Shakib in the squad. It’s great to have him back in the dressing room.’
Shakib’s experience seems to be very important Tiger acting head coach, ‘Shakib brings his experience to the team. Boys can learn a lot from him. So we are very happy to have him back.’
Despite not playing, Shakib has reduced his weight by doing a lot of physical training. In the Dhaka Premier League, Sheikh Jamal has prepared himself by playing three matches for Dhanmondi Club. Shakib’s performance in those games was observed by POTHUS.
So it is said in the mouth, ‘Shakib looks like he has lost weight. Played well in BPL, got off to a great start in DPL. He’s funny and that’s the type of Shakib you want to see.’
Has not been tested for almost a year. This time too, he is coming from outside in the whole series in the last test. Can Shakib adapt himself? Some questions have arisen. However, Pothus dismissed it.
He said, ‘He has been a professional cricketer for so many years. He knows what he has done and what he has not done. He will adapt to the conditions. That is why he is a world-class cricketer.’
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