Dhaka Test was a special Test for Shakib Al Hasan. Everything was centered on Shakib in the farewell test, but Shakib’s return to the country has been stalled due to the various dramas of the past few days. In the end, it was confirmed that Shakib will not play after Hasan Murad was included in the team instead of Shakib Al Hasan.
In this situation, it is very difficult for Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto to plan without Shakib. Answering the press conference, the captain said,
“Definitely very difficult for a captain. Maybe we could have played with an extra batsman or bowler, that thing wouldn’t be there. At the moment, we don’t think we have any cricketer like Shakib bhai.
Without Shakib, Bangladesh’s most reliable all-rounder is Mehedi Hasan Miraz. Talking about Miraz’s batting, captain Shanto said, “Whoever bats at number seven, his role will be very important.”
Miraz can be a very good option in Test cricket. He is doing very well, both batting and bowling are doing great. There is definitely room for improvement and Miraz is ready to take on that responsibility.”
“If you look at Miraz’s batting in the last few Test matches, he has done much better than before and is leading the team to a good position most of the days. Hope that in a few years Miraz can take that place (of Shakib) well.’
For now, captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto wants to limit all thoughts to Tests. Captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto thinks that there is a chance to do well if everyone in the team does well. The captain said,
All the cricketers who are there have the ability to play their respective roles. I hope that the combination that will play, all of them will give hundred percent from their place.
