The extent of Shakib's injury will be assessed in a week's time as the Bangladesh cricket team prepares for their Test match against New Zealand in Sylhet. Meanwhile, the team's regular captain, Shakib Al Hasan, remains in Dhaka after being sidelined from the Test series due to a finger injury sustained during the World Cup.
Bangladesh's captain, Shakib Al Hasan, has achieved the prestigious status of being placed in the highest category in the draft for the upcoming ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Tamim Iqbal's fate within the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) underwent deliberation in a recent meeting with BCB chief Nazmul Hasan Papon. Originally scheduled for Sunday, the meeting had to be rescheduled due to Papon's preoccupation with national election nominations. However, the critical discussion transpired on Monday at Nazmul Hasan's residence, with the presence of Jalal Yunus, chairman of the Cricket Operation department.
Despite the disappointment of falling short of a century, Mahmudul Hasan Joy expressed satisfaction in contributing to the team's total of 300 passes. Addressing the media after Tuesday's play, Joy acknowledged the rarity of such opportunities and emphasized the importance of his role as an opener. Although he missed the chance for a big innings, he highlighted the team's overall strong position with a scoreboard showing 300 runs.
Shakib Al Hasan, nominated from the Magura-2 constituency in the upcoming 12th National Parliament Election, embarked on a journey to his hometown, Magura, with a substantial convoy three days after receiving the nomination.
A year ago, Kazi Salahuddin, the president of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), took charge as the chairman of the Premier League committee after a restructuring.
This time, Shakib Al Hasan found himself on a new journey, away from the familiar terrain of receiving accolades for stellar performances on the cricket field. Despite being accustomed to a career adorned with numerous awards, the left-handed all-rounder recently assumed the role of award presenter on the stage of recognition.
Shakib Al Hasan stands as the wealthiest sportsman in Bangladesh, juggling the roles of both cricketer and businessman. Despite his regular appearances in advertisements for various organizations, Shakib's annual income is reported to be Tk 5 crore 55 lakh. The breakdown reveals that the predominant portion, amounting to Tk 5 crore 32 lakh, is earned through his cricketing endeavors.
Bangladesh finds itself in a favorable position, leading the two-match Test series against New Zealand with a 1-0 advantage secured in Sylhet by a margin of 150 runs. As the second and final Test approaches on Wednesday, the prospect of a historic Test series victory against New Zealand looms large for Bangladesh. Board president Nazmul Hasan Papon has announced a substantial bonus for the Bangladeshi cricketers should they emerge victorious in the upcoming match.
The Bangladesh camp faces a setback ahead of the Dhaka Test as offspinner Naeem Hasan sustains an injury during practice. On Tuesday, Naeem was struck on the index finger of his right hand while batting indoors at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, resulting in visible blood. He promptly left the net to receive first aid and refrained from further practice. However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board's medical department assures that Naeem's injury is not a cause for concern.
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