All-rounder Shakib has suggested to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that he does not want to play the longest format of the game. Shakib made it clear that he does not want to play the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka as he wants to play the Indian Premier League (IPL) to prepare himself for this year’s T20 World Cup. “Both these tests are our last matches in the World Test Championship so it’s not like we’re going to play the finals. We’re very low in the points table. I don’t think it makes much difference.” Shakib told Crickframe, as That ESPNcricinfo reported.
“The other major reason is that the World Cup T20 is in India later this year. It is a very important tournament, where we have a lot to achieve. There is not a lot to achieve in these two Tests. I have to. Seems like this is a better option. I set myself up for something bigger, “he said.
“Those who keep saying that I do not want to play the test, I am sure they did not read my letter. I did not mention anywhere in my letter to BCB that I do not want to play the test. I wrote. He said that I want to play IPL to prepare myself for the World Cup.
Shakib also said that he explained in his letter why he wanted to skip the Test series against Sri Lanka and the reason was to prepare himself for this year’s T20 World Cup. However, BCB’s cricket operations president Akram Khan had said that Shakib does not want to play two Tests against Sri Lanka from April 21 to May 3.
“Akram Bhai has specifically said repeatedly that I don’t want to play the test. I think he said that again in an interview yesterday. I think he never read the letter. People should have a clear idea that I also wanted to play IPL. If one-day matches are scheduled during this time, “Shakib said.
He said, “I want to play on the same ground and against the same players that I will face after four months in the World Cup T20. I can share the same experience with my Bangladesh teammates.”
Shakib has also criticized BCB’s decision to go ahead with the Test series during the IPL.
“No other cricket board plays an international match during the IPL. Only we are playing against Sri Lanka. Do you ever see any cricketer playing for their country during the IPL? Their board ensures that Players are free to play in the IPL. If we do not value our own players, how can you expect us to do well while playing for Bangladesh.
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“I’ll introduce you to a cruel truth. When foreign players come to Bangladesh, we call most of them ‘Sahab’ or ‘Huzoor’, but we don’t see our experienced cricketers like that. If people, boards, and He said that players do not respect you, you cannot expect respect from them.
Shakib will be seen playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in this year’s IPL, as he was bought by the franchise for Rs 3.2 crore at a players’ auction held in February.
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