Shakib Al Hasan’s aspiration to play farewell Test in front of home crowd was left unfulfilled as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) called up uncapped left-arm spinner Hasan Murad to replace him in the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against South Africa, beginning on 21 October in Dhaka.
The 23-year-old Murad has taken 136 wickets in 30 first class matches since his debut in 2021.
The 23-year-old Murad has taken 136 wickets in 30 first class matches since his debut in 2021.
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Shakib Al Hasan’s wish to play a farewell Test in front of his home crowd was left unfulfilled after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the replacement of the legendary all-rounder for the upcoming first Test against South Africa. Uncapped left-arm spinner Hasan Murad has been called up to take Shakib’s place in the squad for the match, set to begin on 21 October in Dhaka.
Murad, 23, has quickly established himself as a rising talent in Bangladesh’s domestic circuit, having taken an impressive 136 wickets in just 30 first-class matches since making his debut in 2021. The BCB's decision to bring in fresh talent signals a new phase for Bangladesh cricket, but for fans, it also marks a bittersweet moment, as Shakib's long-anticipated farewell Test in front of his home supporters will not take place as planned.
Murad, 23, has quickly established himself as a rising talent in Bangladesh’s domestic circuit, having taken an impressive 136 wickets in just 30 first-class matches since making his debut in 2021. The BCB's decision to bring in fresh talent signals a new phase for Bangladesh cricket, but for fans, it also marks a bittersweet moment, as Shakib's long-anticipated farewell Test in front of his home supporters will not take place as planned.
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