Bangladesh Release Shakib From New Zealand-bound Squad
Zeeshan Mehtab Published December 08, 2021 | 11:57 PM
Bangladesh on Wednesday released all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan from the squad for a series in New Zealand and replaced him with uncapped all-rounder Fazle Rabbi
Dhaka, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Dec, 2021 ) :Bangladesh on Wednesday released all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan from the squad for a series in New Zealand and replaced him with uncapped all-rounder Fazle Rabbi.
Shakib was initially included in the squad for the two-Test series, starting on January 1.
But the all-rounder sought leave citing family reasons, prompting the Bangladesh Cricket board to make the change.
The 35-year all-rounder was one of the rare shining lights in the team's innings and eight-run defeat against Pakistan in the second Test that ended in Dhaka on Wednesday.
He top-scored for the side in both innings with 33 and 63 runs respectively, and in the process completed the double of 4,000 Test runs and 200 wickets in 59 Tests, the quickest in history and beating a record long held by Ian Botham.
It was only the third Test he played this year.
He missed four of Bangladesh's seven 2021 Tests -- two to injury and two to prior commitments with the Indian Premier League.
The BCB said his replacement Rabbi had been the leading scorer in the recently concluded National Cricket League where he made 630 runs at an average of 60.
Bangladesh's team will leave home for New Zealand on Friday.
In a further development, the BCB said former Sri Lankan captain Rangana Herath will reunite with the team in New Zealand after agreeing on a two-year term as spin bowling coach of the national team up to November 2023.
Herath had earlier been the team's spin consultant for the away series against Zimbabwe this year followed by the home series against Australia and New Zealand and the ICC Twenty20 World Cup.
He is the most successful left-arm spinner in the history of Test cricket with 433 wickets taken in a remarkable career lasting two decades.
The first Test against New Zealand will be held at Tauranga from January 1-5. Christchurch will host the second Test from January 9-13.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 26 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 26 April 2024
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, Match 2: Ireland Women open with Comfortable ..
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil ..
Pak-US officials engage to enhance trade, investment ties
More Stories From Sports
-
Victor Boniface: Leverkusen boss Alonso makes you 'up your game'
2 hours ago -
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, Match 2: Ireland Women open with Comfortable victory over UAE
6 hours ago -
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
12 hours ago -
National Hockey camp to be organized for Azlan Shah tournament
13 hours ago -
Islamabad Tennis Club demolished by CDA amid anti-encroachment action at public park: Tarar
15 hours ago -
Shayan, Rashid, Junaid to represent Pakistan in U12 Regional Qualifying Jrs
16 hours ago
-
Olympic Games Paris 2024: How teams qualified
16 hours ago -
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 trophy unveiled in Islamabad
15 hours ago -
Pakistan to tour New Zealand for 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is next March
16 hours ago -
Xavi and Barca remain tied in marriage of convenience
15 hours ago -
Pakistan Master Tenpin Bowling C'ship postponed
15 hours ago -
Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results
15 hours ago