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Bangladesh‘s regular captain, Shakib al Hasan, is yet to decide on his future as the leader of the national cricket team. Shakib has been sidelined from cricket due to a finger injury sustained during the last ICC World Cup in India and his involvement in an election campaign.
As a result of his absence, the Bangladesh Cricket Board appointed Najmul Hasan as the interim skipper. Under Najmul’s captaincy, Bangladesh achieved historic victories in ODI and T20I matches against New Zealand away from home. This successful stint has led to discussions about Najmul’s potential long-term role as captain, with national head coach Chandika Hathurusingha backing him for the position.
Shakib, who has now returned to practice with his new franchise Rangpur Riders ahead of the Bangladesh Premier League, has shifted his focus back to cricket. However, his long-term availability for the national team remains uncertain due to his recent involvement in politics.
Speaking about his future as captain, Shakib mentioned that he will discuss the matter with the board and expects a decision that will be in the best interest of the team. He expressed optimism about the team’s prospects in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the USA and West Indies from June 1, citing the team’s recent strong performances.
Regarding his fitness, Shakib stated that he is expecting to regain full fitness before the Bangladesh Premier League but will have a better understanding of his condition once he resumes bowling.
“It has been almost two and a half months out of the field. I could not do any work on fitness, couldn’t do any work on skill. Naturally it will take some time to get ready and so I didn’t want to waste any more time on that,” said Shakib regarding shifting his focus to cricket within 24 hours after getting elected as a member of parliament.
“I’ve started training but it will take a few more days. As I bowl with this finger (which got injured) naturally it will take some time but the progress is good,” he said.
“No discussion on it (national team captaincy) so far but I will talk with the board and there will be a discussion about it,” Shakib told reporters following his practice session at BSC on Tuesday.
“Later a decision will be taken in this regard by everyone that will be best for the team,” he said adding that he is expecting good results in the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled in USA and West Indies from June 1.
“Expectations are high every time and it will be the same this time too since we have been playing very well for the last one year in T20 editions,” he said.
“The team is balanced now and everyone is playing well and we played well in New Zealand and so expectations will be high. It will be played in the United States and West Indies where our cricket perhaps will be more suitable, so we will have a chance there,” he said.
Shakib’s return to cricket and his uncertain captaincy future reflect a period of transition for the Bangladesh national team. As discussions continue regarding the team’s leadership, all eyes will be on Shakib’s role in the upcoming T20 World Cup and his potential impact on Bangladesh’s performance in the tournament.]
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