Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has taken a U-turn regarding his return to the country.
According to media reports, Shakib Al Hasan has decided not to go to Bangladesh due to security concerns.
Yesterday, a protest was held outside the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka against Shakib Al Hasan while the South Africa and Bangladesh teams were practicing inside the stadium.
In an interview with Bangladeshi media, Shakib stated, “I was supposed to return to Bangladesh, but now it seems I won’t be able to go. This decision is due to security reasons, and it’s a matter of my personal safety.”
Shakib Al Hasan, who has been named in the squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa, indicated that he feels his decision to not return home is final.
He had expressed a desire to play his last Test match on home ground. The first Test between South Africa and Bangladesh is set to start on October 21 in Mirpur.