Bangladesh reverse choice to relaxation Shakib Al Hasan for tour of South Africa
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Bangladesh can have the companies of Shakib Al Hasan, who determined towards resting for the all-important tour. The all-rounder will journey to the Rainbow Nation on Sunday.
Shakib Al Hasan will journey to South Africa on Sunday (AFP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSShakib Al Hasan will journey to South Africa on SundayShakib had initially requested relaxation and opted out of the tourBangladesh will play 3 ODIs and a couple of Tests in South Africa
Days after the Bangladesh Cricket Board mentioned Shakib Al Hasan wouldn’t be obtainable for choice till April, the all-rounder made himself obtainable for the tour of South Africa, ranging from March 18.
Bangladesh play South Africa in three one-day internationals from Friday and a two-Test collection that begins on March 31.
The BCB had mentioned earlier this week that Shakib was not picked within the squad as he had put in a request for relaxation.
“I spoke to (BCB president Nazmul Hassan) for the last two days, when we planned the entire year. I am available for all three formats,” Shakib mentioned on Saturday.
“The board will decide when to give me rest, that includes the South Africa series. I am available for the series.”
SHAKIB TO TRAVEL TO SA ON SUNDAY
BCB chief Nazmul Hasan, who was additionally current with Shakib at a information convention, mentioned the board granted Shakib go away after the all-rounder mentioned he did not wish to go to South Africa, including that the star participant was struggling to make up his thoughts.
Shakib had spoken about taking a break after the lately concluded white-ball collection with Afghanistan.
“(Shakib) told us that he didn’t want to go to South Africa,” Hassan mentioned. “We granted him leave, which was later announced to the media. Then, the day before yesterday, he told me he was mentally tired. It can happen to anyone at any time.
“He was having hassle making up his thoughts, so we supported him throughout this time. The board is all the time with them (the gamers).
“He will travel to South Africa tomorrow. If he skips a match in this series, please accept it. He wants to play. That is the most important thing.”
Shakib didn’t play within the two-Test collection in New Zealand in January both. His final take a look at was towards Pakistan in December.
