{"id":112444,"date":"2024-08-11T17:58:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-11T17:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/11\/bangladesh-retain-veteran-all-rounder-shakib-al-hasan-for-pakistan-test-series-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-08-11T17:58:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-11T17:58:11","slug":"bangladesh-retain-veteran-all-rounder-shakib-al-hasan-for-pakistan-test-series-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/11\/bangladesh-retain-veteran-all-rounder-shakib-al-hasan-for-pakistan-test-series-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Bangladesh retain veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for Pakistan Test series | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-112447361,imgsize-29978.cms?fit=1280,720&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Bangladesh retain veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for Pakistan Test series | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" title=\"Bangladesh retain veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for Pakistan Test series | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" \/><\/div>\n<div>NEW DELHI: The <!-- -->Bangladesh Cricket Board<!-- --> (BCB) announced their 17-man squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, with all-rounder <!-- -->Shakib Al Hasan<!-- --> retaining his place despite the recent political turmoil in the country. <br \/>The series, comprising two Test matches scheduled from August 21st to September 3rd in Rawalpindi and Karachi, is part of the <!-- -->ICC World Test Championship<!-- -->.<br \/>Shakib&#8217;s inclusion comes amidst a backdrop of political upheaval in Bangladesh. The former ruling party lawmaker lost his parliamentary seat following the dissolution of parliament, triggered by the ouster of long-time Prime Minister <!-- -->Sheikh Hasina<!-- -->. <br \/>Despite his political affiliations with Hasina&#8217;s <!-- -->Awami League<!-- -->, the BCB emphasized a selection process focused solely on merit. Chief Selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain stated, &#8220;The emphasis was on picking our best players.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Currently participating in a Twenty20 competition in Canada, Shakib is expected to join the Bangladesh squad directly in Pakistan. His experience, along with that of returning wicketkeeper-batsman <!-- -->Mushfiqur Rahim<!-- --> and captain <!-- -->Mominul Haque<!-- -->, forms the backbone of the squad. <br \/>Hossain highlighted the importance of their combined 216 Test matches, stating, &#8220;The likes of Mushfiqur, Mominul (Haque), and Shakib have played 216 matches combined, and there is no substitute for that kind of experience.&#8221;<br \/>Pacer <!-- -->Taskin Ahmed<!-- --> also received a call-up, although his participation is likely limited to the second Test due to his extended absence from the longest format. Hossain acknowledged the challenges ahead, stating, &#8220;Pakistan are very tough opponents, especially in their home front and it will be a challenging tour for us.&#8221;<br \/>The squad selection reflects the BCB&#8217;s commitment to fielding a competitive team despite the challenging circumstances. 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