Bangladesh’s former cricket captain, Shakib Al Hasan, has announced his plans to retire from international cricket in March 2025 after representing his country for 18 years. Shakib, who is facing murder charges in Bangladesh, intends to play one last Test series at home before retiring. Despite the uncertain political climate in the country, Shakib is hopeful to participate in the upcoming Test series against South Africa.
The 37-year-old cricketer has confirmed that the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan in 2025 will be his last international outing. Shakib has already retired from T20 cricket following the World Cup in June. He is widely regarded as one of Bangladesh’s greatest cricketers and has been a key player in the team’s rise in international cricket.
With more than 700 wickets and nearly 15,000 runs to his name in international cricket, Shakib is considered one of the sport’s greatest all-rounders. He has represented Bangladesh in 70 Tests, 247 ODIs, and 129 T20 international matches. Shakib also played a crucial role in Bangladesh’s historic Test series sweep in Pakistan. Despite facing legal troubles in his home country, Shakib’s contributions to cricket and his impact on Bangladesh’s cricketing success are widely recognized.
As he prepares to hang up his boots after the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, Shakib’s retirement marks the end of an era for Bangladesh cricket. His legacy as a skilled cricketer and a leader in the sport will be remembered for years to come.
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