Shakib Al Hasan could play in Bangladesh’s T20I series against Zimbabwe next month, according to head coach Gazi Ashraf Hossain. He may also feature in some Dhaka Premier League matches as part of his return to white ball cricket.
“We reached out to him [Shakib],” Ashraf said. It is expected to arrive in Dhaka later this month. He will eventually play one or two DPL games. Then, you will worry about the control of the equipment. There, you will need to continue your cricket education according to the team’s handling preferences. We’ll definitely need it to play some games in the series. We’ll announce the team on April 28 and at that point you’ll have it. A transparent concept of your availability.
Shakib had been on hiatus due to an eye disease and finger injury following the completion of the 2023 ODI World Cup last November and returned to cricket at the Chattogram Test against Sri Lanka earlier this month.
On Tuesday, Bangladesh announced a preparatory team of 17 players who will train for 3 days in Chattogram starting on April 26. The team includes either Shakib or Mustafizur Rahman, who will play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL until May 1. I also missed the first T20I opposed to Zimbabwe on May 3 in Chattogram.
The education team includes Mohammad Saifuddin, who returns after a long absence due to injury. He last played for Bangladesh a while back before the 2022 T20 World Cup and returned to BPL action this season, where he was part of Fortune Barishal’s title-winning team. team.
“For sure (Mohammad) Saifuddin is a promising player and if he’s not injured, he might have more experience overseas,” Ashraf said. “He’s a front at the plate, but he’s got competitors at bowling. It’s a good opportunity for him to get back into his rhythm in the Zimbabwe series because we’re very interested in him. “
Bangladesh will play the first 3 T20I matches against Zimbabwe in Chattogram on May 3, 5 and 7, and the last two T20I matches in Dhaka on May 10 and 12.