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- Shakib Al Hasan announced his retirement from T20 Internationals, having played his last match during the 2024 T20 World Cup against Afghanistan.
- He plans to retire from Test cricket after the upcoming series against South Africa, with a desire to play his final Test in Mirpur.
- Shakib confirmed that the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be his last ODI assignment, marking the end of his international career.
- He expressed his intention to step down from captaincy after the 2023 ODI World Cup, citing a desire to focus on his personal performance.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement plans from international cricket. In a press conference held in Kanpur today, ahead of Bangladesh’s second Test against India, Shakib revealed that he has already played his last T20 International match for Bangladesh during the recent T20 World Cup in June.
The veteran cricketer also stated that the upcoming home Test series against South Africa in October-November will be his final appearance in the longest format, provided he gets selected in the squad. “If I get selected, the Tests against South Africa at home will be my last,” Shakib said.
Furthermore, Shakib informed that he plans to bid farewell to One Day Internationals (ODIs) after the 2025 Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to take place in February next year.
Shakib’s last T20I appearance for Bangladesh was during their eight-run defeat against Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup held in Kingstown in June 2024.
While the dates and venues for the Bangladesh-South Africa Test series are yet to be finalized, the announcement of Shakib’s retirement plans has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. The all-rounder has been a vital cog in the Bangladesh team across all formats for over a decade, and his presence will be sorely missed.
As one of the finest all-rounders of his generation, Shakib Al Hasan’s contributions to Bangladesh cricket have been immense. His decision to call time on his illustrious career marks the end of an era for the Bangladesh national team.
The cricketing fraternity now eagerly awaits further details on Shakib’s farewell series against South Africa and his final ODI appearance in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
News Source: The Daily Star
