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  Bangladesh eye long-term return for Shakib Al Hasan, target all-rounder for 2027 World Cup

  Cricket | March 25, 2026 15:14 IST

  Bangladesh are considering a long-term return for Shakib Al Hasan despite his retirement, with selector Habibul Bashar targeting the 2027 World Cup. While a comeback won’t happen immediately, the board wants the veteran to contribute over the next two years.

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  BCB's new chief selector Bashar wants Shakib Al Hasan's comeback for longer term

  Cricket | March 24, 2026 22:30 IST

  Shakib Al Hasan last played an international match in October 2024. The Bangladesh Cricket Board's new chairman of selectors, Habibul Bashar, wants Shakib's comeback for a longer term.

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  Shakib Al Hasan reverses Test and T20I retirement: 'Plan is to play full ODI, Test and T20 series'

  Cricket | December 07, 2025 23:57 IST

  Shakib Al Hasan has confirmed that he has not officially retired from all formats of the game. He plans to play a full ODI, Test and T20 series at home before calling it time on his career.

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  ILT20 auction: R Ashwin goes unsold, Unmukt Chand, Shakib find bidders; West Indies batter costliest

  Cricket | December 03, 2025 10:14 IST

  As many as 75 players found homes at the first-ever ILT20 auction, however, former India off-spinner R Ashwin wasn't one of them. In a bid to get playing opportunities elsewhere, Ashwin retired from Indian cricket and the IPL and even though he has BBL contract in his kitty, he won't play in ILT20.

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  'Can never again play for country: Bangladesh's sports advisor makes massive statement

  Cricket | September 30, 2025 18:30 IST

  Bangladesh's sports advisor Asif Mahmud recently came forward and slammed veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, stating he would not allow him to wear the Bangladesh cricket team's jersey ever again after his recent antics.

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  Mustafizur breaks Bangladesh record, becomes second pacer in T20I history to achieve legendary feat

  Cricket | September 24, 2025 21:59 IST

  Mustafizur Rahman became Bangladesh’s leading T20I wicket-taker with 150 scalps, surpassing Shakib Al Hasan. He’s the first Bangladeshi and only the fourth player overall, and second pacer after Tim Southee, to achieve the milestone in T20Is.

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  Most wickets in T20Is by Asian bowlers, no Indian in top 5

  Sports | September 02, 2025 14:45 IST

  Rashid Khan became the leading wicket-taker in T20Is, surpassing Tim Southee, as he played a key role in his side's first win of the tri-series against the UAE, taking three wickets. But do you know who the next Asian bowler on the list is? Take a look-

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  No Indian among 541 players shortlisted for SA20 auction; Anderson, Shakib headline overseas roster

  Cricket | September 01, 2025 18:11 IST

  The SA20 2026 auction is set to take place in Johannesburg on Tuesday, September 9, with a total of 541 players set to go under the hammer. The two-time championship-winning skipper, Aiden Markram, will also be among the high-profile local names who might find a new team.

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  Most wickets in T20 cricket, Shakib Al Hasan moves to top 5

  Sports | August 25, 2025 23:43 IST

  Shakib Al Hasan became the fifth cricketer to clinch over 500 wickets in T20 cricket. Check out the list of most wickets by a cricketer in the shortest format of the game.

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  Shakib Al Hasan registers major milestone, becomes fifth player to complete 500 wickets in T20s

  Cricket | August 25, 2025 0:07 IST

  Shakib Al Hasan has become just the fifth player to reach 500 wickets in T20 cricket. He achieved the milestone during the Caribbean Premier League 2025. The Bangladesh all-rounder took 3/11 in his two overs in Antigua and Barbuda Falcons' clash against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

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  WI vs PAK: Babar Azam goes past legendary cricketer with 47-run knock in 1st ODI

  Cricket | August 09, 2025 8:20 IST

  Babar Azam returned to action in international cricket with the first ODI against the West Indies for the first time since March 2025. The former Pakistan skipper looked in good touch and scored 47 runs in the run-chase before getting out to Gudakesh Motie.

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  46-year-old Tahir to feature in CPL 2025; David, Shakib among draft picks - check out full squads

  Cricket | August 07, 2025 13:53 IST

  The full squads for all the six teams for the 2025 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) were confirmed on Wednesday, June 18 with Tim David, Shakib Al Hasan, Alex Hales, Mohammad Amir, Glenn Phillips and Tabraiz Shamsi among the overseas players being picked for the new season.

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  3 players who can replace Glenn Maxwell in PBKS squad for IPL 2025

  Cricket | May 02, 2025 13:49 IST

  Punjab Kings all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is ruled out of the remainder of the IPL 2025. Punjab Kings are reported to be actively looking for a replacement and these are the three potential cricketers that the team can target.

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  Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan cleared to bowl after passing reassessment test

  Cricket | March 20, 2025 12:22 IST

  Shakib Al Hasan was banned from bowling during the County Championship match for Surrey against Somerset in September 2024. His action came under scrutiny and subsequently, ECB suspended him and to make things worse, he had failed the test twice.

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  Arrest warrant issued against former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan

  Cricket | January 19, 2025 20:27 IST

  Shakib Al Hasan has been living in the United States and has not returned to Bangladesh fearing a threat to his life after PM Sheikh Hasina left the country due to civil unrest. International Finance Investment and Commerce (IFIC) Bank filed a case against the former Bangladesh skipper.

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  No Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das included as Bangladesh announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025

  Cricket | January 12, 2025 12:30 IST

  Bangladesh have named their 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das are not included in the squad, which will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Bangladesh are in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and New Zealand.

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  Shakib Al Hasan's bowling suspension stays put after all-rounder failed reassessment in Chennai

  Cricket | January 12, 2025 7:57 IST

  Shakib Al Hasan was suspended from bowling in all domestic and International competitions after the ECB suspended him for his illegal action. Shakib has failed an independent re-assessment of his bowling action in Chennai last month and his suspension stays put.

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  Bangladesh wait on Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan's availability to announce Champions Trophy squad

  Cricket | January 09, 2025 8:01 IST

  Tamim Iqbal has not played international cricket since September 2023 while Shakib Al Hasan's bowling action is under the scanner. The chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain has initiated talks with Tamim for a comeback. On the other hand, BCB is waiting for test results on Shakib's bowling action.

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  Shakib Al Hasan suspended from bowling in international and domestic cricket

  Cricket | December 15, 2024 23:59 IST

  Shakib Al Hasan was reported for a suspect action during his game for Surrey in the English county cricket in September. Shakib has been suspended from bowling in all top-level cricket. He can play as a proper batter at this point in time.

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  Bangladesh announce ODI squad for West Indies series, Shakib Al Hasan not included

  Cricket | December 02, 2024 18:27 IST

  Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been named the captain of the Bangladesh ODI squad for the West Indies series. Shakib Al Hasan continues to miss out while regular skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is ruled out due to injury. The three-match ODI series will commence on December 8.