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Shakib hits quick fifty as Bangladesh rebuild
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hit a quick fifty in the first session of day five of the Dhaka Test against Sri Lanka at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh were batting on 149 for five at lunch of day five, with Shakib and Liton Das remaining unbeaten at 52 and 48, respectively. Bangladesh secured a lead of eight runs with two more sessions to play with five wickets in hand.
Along the way, Liton completed 2,000 runs in Test cricket as the third-fastest Bangladeshi batter after Mominul Haque and Tamim Iqbal. While Mominul needed 47 innings, Tamim took 53 innings, and Liton did it in 56 innings.
Bangladesh ended day four on 34 for four. Liton and Mushfiqur Rahim were unbeaten.
READ: Shakib takes five after Sri Lanka secure lead of 141
In the morning session of day five, Bangladesh lost Mushfiuqr for 23.
It was an inswinger from Sri Lanka’s most successful bowler Kasun Rajitha, and they got the wicket they wanted so badly.
Earlier, Bangladesh ended their first innings at 365 with the centuries by Liton and Mushfiqur. In reply, Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal hit a ton each for the visitors and posted a total of 506 runs and secured a lead of 141 runs.
Gold trading: Shakib's companies' explanations satisfy BSEC
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is satisfied with the explanations from the two gold companies owned by cricketer Shakib Al Hasan.
The regulator of the capital market said this in a letter sent to the managing directors (MDs) of the two companies of Shakib Wednesday.
On May 18, the BSEC sent letters to the MDs of Reliable Commodity Exchange Company and Burak Commodity Exchange Company asking for clarification.
The companies sent written replies to the commission on May 22.
The BSEC said the responses were "satisfactory," clearing the way for the companies to trade gold.
Shakib to play first Test vs Sri Lanka
Left-handed allrounder Shakib Al Hasan will play the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka starting from Sunday, confirmed Mominul Haque, the Test captain of Bangladesh.
Shakib had tested positive for Covid-19 last week, and he recovered quickly as he tested negative on Friday. The allrounder joined the team on Friday evening.
“Shakib was spontaneous in the practice session this morning,” Mominul said in the pre-series press conference in Chattogram. “I don't think he has any reason not to play. He will play.”
Also read: Domingo reluctant to play ‘unfit’ Shakib
Until the confirmation from the captain, it was uncertain about Shakib’s availability for the first Test. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials have earlier hinted that the allrounder will not be playing the first Test.
Shakib was seen to have discussions with the coaches and teammates during Saturday's practice session. He was also seen as comfortable batting at the nets.
Shakib’s participation will surely boost the confidence of the Tigers ahead of a series which is important for them to gather some important points.
Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo had earlier said that he doesn’t want Shakib to play if the allrounder is not fully fit. But the comments of the captain proved that the coach is happy with the fitness that Shakib showed in the practice session.
Shakib missed Bangladesh’s last Test series against South Africa when he had to leave the team to join his family members who were hospitalized due to different illnesses. However, Shakib took part in the ODI series in South Africa and Bangladesh won 2-1.
Also read: Covid-negative Shakib 'available for first Test vs Sri Lanka'
This series is a part of the ongoing cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. Bangladesh played six matches in this event so far and won only one match against New Zealand earlier this year.
Domingo reluctant to play ‘unfit’ Shakib
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said allrounder Shakib Al Hasan, who recovered from Covid, is set to join the home team to play first Test against Sri Lanka beginning on Sunday.
Shakib has tested negative less than a week after being tested positive.
However, Russell Domingo, the head coach of Bangladesh, said he is not willing to include an unfit Shakib.
“Coming straight into a Test match (is tough),” he said on Friday while addressing the media in Chattogram. “We need to check his fitness and assess where he is. He has just come off Covid, and he hasn’t played much cricket. He’s obviously a big player for us, and balances the team. But we need to see how he is tomorrow. He hasn’t batted or bowled for the last two or three weeks. It is five days of cricket. It is hot (here in Chattogram). There are all sorts of things to consider.”
Read: Covid-negative Shakib 'available for first Test vs Sri Lanka'
This series is a part of the ongoing cycle of the ICC World Test Championship where Bangladesh played six matches and won only one against New Zealand earlier this year. Bangladesh failed to impress in the previous cycle, so they are eager to prove their Test expertise in this series.
The pressure is high after their 2-0 defeat in the last series against South Africa which brought a question to the fore— Is Bangladesh’s win in New Zealand a fluke? The Bangladesh team has to come up with an answer, and the SriLanka series is a perfect chance for them.
And Shakib could play a pivotal role in this challenge, though, the head coach said: “Anybody would want a fully fit Shakib in your best XI. It is very difficult to play if he is 50-60 fit.”
If Bangladesh want to make this series a successful outing, they have to prove that they are capable enough to take all 20 wickets of Sri Lanka who are equipped with some seasoned performers like Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal. Bangladesh coach said he is confident with his bowling attack.
“I just told the bowlers this morning that we got 36 wickets in two Tests in South Africa. I don’t think Bangladesh has got that many wickets (in a series),” Domingo said. “We are confident that we can take 20 wickets. We need to have five bowling options. We have been short in that particular department when Shakib doesn’t play. Someone who can bowl those 12-13 overs a day, which is so important.”
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If Bangladesh has to play without Shakib in Chattogram, Mosaddek Hossian Saikat might be an alternative to the left-handed allrounder as Domingo wants someone who can bowl a few overs when the team needs.
“He is definitely in consideration to play if Shakib is not playing,” Domingo said when he was asked if he considers Mosaddek as an alternative to Shakib.
“I think we need to consider someone who can bowl. Yasir (Ali) has played some really good innings for us, but we need to find someone who can bowl 10-15 overs. I am not sure if Mominul is confident of bowling 10-15 overs. (Nazmul Hossain) Shanto is not quite there to bowl 6-7 overs a day. We need to find that person when Shakib is not there. When he is there, it’s easy. But he has not been there much.”
Covid-negative Shakib 'available for first Test vs Sri Lanka'
Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has tested negative for Covid, three days after he was diagnosed with the disease, Minhajul Abedin, the chief selector of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), said on Friday.
The all-rounder is expected to join the team soon, and he is available for the first of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. However, it's not clear if Shakib will play the first Test.
“It's not easy to recover from Covid-19 quickly,” Nazmul Hasan, the BCB president, told the media in Chattogram on his way to Cox's Bazar. “It's up to Shakib if he can play the first Test. It would have been easy for him if it was an ODI or a T20 match."
READ: Shakib tests positive for Covid-19
The first Test will commence on May 15 in Chattogram while the second and final Test of the series will take place in Dhaka from May 23.
This series is part of the ICC World Test Championship. Bangladesh played six matches in this event and won only one against New Zealand earlier this year.
We don’t get Shakib when we need him most: Nazmul
President of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Nazmul Hasan on Wednesday said that it’s Bangladesh’s misfortune not to get the service of allrounder Shakib Al Hasan when the team needs him most.
Bangladesh are all set to take on Sri Lanka at home for a two-match Test series starting from May 15 in Chattogram.
Shakib will miss this series as he tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday, and currently, he is isolated at home.
It’s not clear whether BCB would call a replacement for Shakib.
Before the left-handed allrounder, Mehidy Hasan Miraz was also ruled out of this series due to a finger injury that he has sustained during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match. To replace Mehidy, BCB called right-arm spinner Nayeeh Hasan to the Test squad.
READ: Shakib tests positive for Covid-19
“It’s our misfortune,” Nazmul told reporters in Dhaka on Wednesday. “We pray for his quick recovery. Despite being positive for Covid-19, Shakib is doing well. He will test again in a few days.”
Shakib had to leave the team ahead of the Test series in South Africa— Bangladesh’s last series so far— due to a family emergency. He had earlier missed a few Test series due to injury, and personal reasons.
“We have to play one bowler or one batter less,” Nazmul added. “It’s a problem. But we have no choice now. We need him most we don’t get his service. The only thing we can do now is to pray for his quick recovery and hope that he would join the team quickly.”
Earlier this year, Nazmul had said they have no idea when Shakib wants to play and when he wants to skip.
The upcoming series is a part of the ongoing cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. Bangladesh played six matches in this event so far and won one of them against New Zealand.
While the first Test will be played in Chattogram, the second and final of this series will take part in Dhaka from May 23.
Shakib tests positive for Covid-19
Bangladesh star allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has tested positive for Covid-19 and thus he will not be available for the first Test against Sri Lanka starting from May 15 in Chattogram, it's been confirmed by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Shakib’s unavailability surely comes as a blow for the hosts ahead of this series which is a part of the ICC World Test Championship.
It was not immediately clear if BCB will call a replacement for Shakib.
Shakib missed the second Test of the two-match series against South Africa due to a family emergency.
However, the allrounder took part in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League for the Legends of Rupganj.
READ: Shakib to play for Legends of Rupganj in Dhaka League
While the first Test of the Sri Lanka series will begin on May 15, the second and final Test will be played in Dhaka from May 23.
Bangladesh team is already in Chattogram while Sri Lanka are busy playing a two-day practice match in BKSP on May 10 and 11. They will travel to Chattogram after this practice match.
Shakib set to return home from South Africa
Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan is returning home from South Africa. He is expected to take a flight on Thursday, confirmed Tanvir Ahmed, chairman of the media department of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Along with his two children, at least four members of Shakib’s family are hospitalized for different illnesses. Shakib wants to stay with his family during this time.
The allrounder is expected to fly for South Africa ahead of the second Test against the hosts starting from April 7 in Porth Elizabeth. However, he is going to miss the first Test starting from March 31.
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The Bangladesh team won their maiden ODI series in South Africa on Tuesday. Shakib was one of the mainstays in this series for the Tigers. He was awarded the player of the match for his fifty in the first match Bangladesh won by 38 runs.
The allrounder was uncertain in this series. Right before the series, Shakib had said that he was unable to play international cricket for some mental issues. He was granted a two-month break from BCB too. But he changed his mind and opted to take part in this series.
Meanwhile, with winning the ODI series in South Africa, Bangladesh secured their place at the top of the ICC World Cup Super League points table.
Also read: Tigers Create Path-Breaking history in South Africa by Conquering Proteas in the ODI series decider
Shakib to continue playing in SA despite family issues
Although five members of Shakib Al Hasan’s family are hospitalized due to different illnesses the allrounder is willing to continue playing in South Africa, said Jalal Yunus, the chairman of the cricket operation department of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Shakib’s mother, mother- in-law, his three children are also suffering from different illnesses. But none of them is in critical condition.
“Shakib wants to continue playing for now,” Jalal told the media. “I have talked to Shakib. For now, we are keeping an eye on the situation.”
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Shakib was reluctant to travel to South Africa for this series even after the squad was announced by the board. Shakib had said that he is not fit mentally to play international cricket. The board had accepted a two-month leave for him as well.
But eventually, Shakib changed his mind and travelled to South Africa. He won the player of the match award as well in the first match of the series which was Bangladesh’s maiden win in South Africa against South Africa.
After the three-match ODI series, the Bangladesh team is scheduled to take on the Proteas in a two-match Test series. Shakib is also a part of the Test squad.
Shakib to play all matches during SA tour: Tamim
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was reluctant to tour South Africa despite being named in the squad.
He, however, changed his mind, went to South Africa and joined the team after rounds of drama.
Ahead of the first ODI of the series, Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal said Shakib will play all the matches.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan has earlier said that Shakib may not play all the matches as his mental condition is not good and, therefore, he might skip one or two matches.
Read: Bangladesh eager to change history in South Africa: Tamim
“I know nothing about it,” Tamim said. “What I know is Shakib is here to play all the matches for Bangladesh. We have had a normal cricketing discussion- how we can play good cricket and things like that. He is eager to take to the field.”
During the Afghanistan series at home, Nazmul had said that Shakib would tour South Africa. The all-rounder also was included in the squads for both ODIs and Tests.
But a few days before travelling to South Africa, Shakib said he is not in a good mental situation to play international cricket. He also said that he is going to take a break from cricket. Following that, Jalal Yunus, the chairman of the cricket operation department of BCB said the board has rested Shakib for two months.
Read: “Underdogs” Bangladesh aim to create history in South Africa
In a dramatic move, the board hosted a press conference with Shakib and said the all-rounder is going to play in South Africa. In that press conference, Nazmul had mentioned that Shakib may skip one or two matches during this tour.
After the three-match ODI series, Bangladesh and South Africa will take on each other in a two-match Test series as well.