Shakib Al Hasan came to the press conference after a match of Rangpur Riders in Mirpur. Shakib got angry when he was asked about not being in the Sri Lanka series. At that time, it was thought that he will be in the series against Sri Lanka.
But after announcing the team, it was seen that he is not in T20, ODI. Why not? This explanation is currently not available from anyone. Because, BCB announced the team through press release.
Today (Wednesday) Bangladesh National Cricket Team selector Abdur Razzak faced the media in front of the media enclosure after the match between Fortune Barisal and Great Dhaka in the first match of the day at the Zahoor Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong.
There he was asked why Shakib Al Hasan is not there? Razzak gave his explanation on several related questions. The bottom line is that Shakib Al Hasan is out of the squad due to injury (basically, an eye problem). However, Shakib did not say anything directly, although he hinted at whether he had sought leave on his own for the Sri Lanka series.
Razzak had a question, how did the team? Why not Shakib? In response, he said, ‘The thing about Shakib is definitely his injury. The matter of asking for leave is… (He stopped at this point and changed the subject). Mainly his injuries. Taking time, probably better treatment.’
Razzak’s comments make it clear that Shakib has basically asked BCB for a leave and that may be to take some time off to get better treatment for his eyes.
The next question about Shakib came to Razzak, ‘Whether he (Shakib) asked for leave or not, or because of eye problem, you considered not keeping him. How was the negotiation basically?’
In response, Razzak said, ‘The negotiation is – the environment was actually created like this. Because, he has this kind of problem (low eyesight). What the medical team also said, Shakib’s wish – we actually went along with it. This is it, nothing else happened.’
Eye problem, due to which he cannot play for the national team. But Shakib is still playing BPL and performing for Rangpur Riders. A question was raised to Abdur Razzak, Shakib is feeling a problem, he said it himself. But he is now playing BPL. In that case, do you give any instructions to the franchise to play such an injured or troubled player – he can play any match, he can’t play any match? Are you ignoring them?
Razzak’s answer to such a question, ‘It is a matter of the medical team. The medical team will be able to make a better decision about his illness. Our work is that we will take a decision based on the report that will come. The subsequent steps are actually different for each sector. ‘
Sri Lanka has announced the squad for the T20 series and the first two ODIs. Then there is the third ODI and Test series. Will Shakib be considered for Tests? In response, Razzak said, ‘Shakib has been called completely for the series. Then if the medical team thinks he is fine, then maybe he will play!’
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