Muscat: Shakib Al Hasan may consider retiring from Test cricket to prolong his white-ball career, but former Bangladesh Captain and current national selector Habibul Bashari He said that he still needs a star all-rounder in all three formats.
Bangladesh recently created history by beating World Test Champions at their home ground at the Bay Oval to secure their first win in New Zealand and the win came without Shakib, who had opted out of the series.
“I would definitely love to see Shakib in all formats. But the problem these days is that so much cricket is happening all over the world. These guys sometimes need time too,” Bashar told a media report. conversation organized by legends league cricket Here.
The 34-year-old ace all-rounder Shakib plays for Bangladesh in all three formats but recently said it is time to “think about Test cricket” as he has been seen taking frequent breaks from international cricket over the years .
Shakib is Bangladesh’s most successful batsman in international cricket (12,523 runs across formats) and their leading wicket-taker in Tests (215), ODIs (277) and T20Is (117).
He has played 59 Tests, 215 ODIs and 94 T20Is since his debut in 2006.
“It is not easy for a player. He also has family. Playing three formats with these guys is a bit difficult these days. He has been away from his family for more than six months. Sometimes you get the sense. But I would love to see Shakib playing in all three formats,” said the current national selector.
Bangladesh’s first Test win ended the Black Caps’ 17-match unbeaten run on home soil.
“The boys did a great job beating New Zealand in New Zealand. Our team is going through a rebuilding process. We had a young team. New Zealand also came back very well in the second Test. But I see a good future for these boys.” When the senior players join in, we will have an exciting year ahead.”
Talking about Bangladesh cricket, Habibul said, “We have a long way to go. But this win will give a big confidence going forward.
“We still need to win more matches outside Bangladesh. We are in the right process, I see a bright future ahead, and hope to win more matches. We need to win major tournaments. We still haven’t any tournaments. Haven’t won, except our final appearance in Asia Cup. But cricket is going through the right process. We have an exciting future ahead.”
Indian Maharaja will be a step ahead
The first season of Legends League cricket will feature former cricketers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, split into three teams representing India, Asia and the rest of the world, among other cricketing nations.
Cricket fans across the world will get a chance to look back on the cricketing legends over the years and sweat the field again.
The 49-year-old former star Bangladesh captain will join hands with the likes of explosive batsmen Shahid Afridi The Asia Lions team includes Sanath Jayasuriya and others in the Legends League cricket to be played here from January 20-29.
They will be up against Indian maharajas like Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and the Pathan brothers (Irfan and Yusuf).
world team claims Kevin Pietersen, Darren Sammy, Daniel Vettori, Brett Lee and Jonty Rhodes among others.
Habibul, giving Indian Legends a slight edge, said: “Yes, of course, they will be a step ahead with other teams. They played together for a very long time and know each other very well.”
“But we know each other well. We have played together. It will be an exciting competition.”
Talking about the tournament, he said: “It is a great opportunity for all of us to play each other again. We had a lot of tension during our playing days when we were representing our countries .
He said, “Now that we are all retired, working in our field but we still have that competitive spirit. I am very excited to play again against my old colleagues. I am sure that our Have a wonderful time in the middle.”
Bangladesh recently created history by beating World Test Champions at their home ground at the Bay Oval to secure their first win in New Zealand and the win came without Shakib, who had opted out of the series.
“I would definitely love to see Shakib in all formats. But the problem these days is that so much cricket is happening all over the world. These guys sometimes need time too,” Bashar told a media report. conversation organized by legends league cricket Here.
The 34-year-old ace all-rounder Shakib plays for Bangladesh in all three formats but recently said it is time to “think about Test cricket” as he has been seen taking frequent breaks from international cricket over the years .
Shakib is Bangladesh’s most successful batsman in international cricket (12,523 runs across formats) and their leading wicket-taker in Tests (215), ODIs (277) and T20Is (117).
He has played 59 Tests, 215 ODIs and 94 T20Is since his debut in 2006.
“It is not easy for a player. He also has family. Playing three formats with these guys is a bit difficult these days. He has been away from his family for more than six months. Sometimes you get the sense. But I would love to see Shakib playing in all three formats,” said the current national selector.
Bangladesh’s first Test win ended the Black Caps’ 17-match unbeaten run on home soil.
“The boys did a great job beating New Zealand in New Zealand. Our team is going through a rebuilding process. We had a young team. New Zealand also came back very well in the second Test. But I see a good future for these boys.” When the senior players join in, we will have an exciting year ahead.”
Talking about Bangladesh cricket, Habibul said, “We have a long way to go. But this win will give a big confidence going forward.
“We still need to win more matches outside Bangladesh. We are in the right process, I see a bright future ahead, and hope to win more matches. We need to win major tournaments. We still haven’t any tournaments. Haven’t won, except our final appearance in Asia Cup. But cricket is going through the right process. We have an exciting future ahead.”
Indian Maharaja will be a step ahead
The first season of Legends League cricket will feature former cricketers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, split into three teams representing India, Asia and the rest of the world, among other cricketing nations.
Cricket fans across the world will get a chance to look back on the cricketing legends over the years and sweat the field again.
The 49-year-old former star Bangladesh captain will join hands with the likes of explosive batsmen Shahid Afridi The Asia Lions team includes Sanath Jayasuriya and others in the Legends League cricket to be played here from January 20-29.
They will be up against Indian maharajas like Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and the Pathan brothers (Irfan and Yusuf).
world team claims Kevin Pietersen, Darren Sammy, Daniel Vettori, Brett Lee and Jonty Rhodes among others.
Habibul, giving Indian Legends a slight edge, said: “Yes, of course, they will be a step ahead with other teams. They played together for a very long time and know each other very well.”
“But we know each other well. We have played together. It will be an exciting competition.”
Talking about the tournament, he said: “It is a great opportunity for all of us to play each other again. We had a lot of tension during our playing days when we were representing our countries .
He said, “Now that we are all retired, working in our field but we still have that competitive spirit. I am very excited to play again against my old colleagues. I am sure that our Have a wonderful time in the middle.”
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