Bangladesh’s captain Shakib Al Hasan has made it clear that he won’t be collaborating within the IPL 2024 Public sale and the PSL 2024 Draft. Shakib’s absence from the gamers listing for the upcoming IPL public sale raised eyebrows amongst followers and cricket pundits alike.
Clarifying his stance, Shakib revealed that he didn’t put his title within the IPL 2024 Public sale and although his supervisor initially entered his title for the PSL 2024 draft, he subsequently determined to withdraw it.
Shakib Al Hasan will solely take part within the BPL
At present recovering from a finger harm sustained throughout the latest ODI World Cup, Shakib emphasised his dedication to the nationwide group and his resolution to focus solely on the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) amongst franchise tournaments.
“I did not give my name in the IPL, and when my manager entered my name in the PSL, I told him to withdraw it. I plan to give all this time to the national team because I will sacrifice the franchise tournaments that I used to play,” Shakib acknowledged throughout a personal program within the USA.
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Shakib, who was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) within the IPL 2023 public sale for INR 1.5 crore, opted out of the event, citing his intention to prioritize his restoration and nationwide commitments. Expressing his want to proceed enjoying in all three codecs, Shakib acknowledged the uncertainty of the long run however affirmed his dedication to a protracted cricketing profession.
Shakib wants two extra weeks to get well from harm
The star all-rounder, presently dominated out of Bangladesh squad as a result of harm, won’t be a part of their upcoming white-ball tour to New Zealand. Nevertheless, he could return to motion throughout the BPL 2024, commencing on January 19.
“I was hoping to go to New Zealand for the ODI and T20 series. As of now, the team is departing for the tour, and I was planning that way because I felt I would be okay in four weeks. However, I consulted with a doctor two days back, and he advised me to wait, as I will need another two weeks and then start the rehabilitation,” Shakib added.