The time gap between the last two Tests in Shakib's career is about 1 year. In April 2023, Shakib played a Test against Ireland in Mirpur. Shakibsulav did not return to the royal version of cricket after such a long time and a year later. He scored 51 runs in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Chittagong. Out of which he scored 36 runs in the second innings. Of the 17 wickets that the Lankans lost, Shakib took 4 wickets. He spent 149 runs.
However, Nazmul Hossain Shanto is reluctant to judge Shakib with these statistics. At the end of the fifth day of the second Test in Chittagong, Shanto came to the press conference today and said, "After playing for a long time, he did not think that he is 37 years old. Playing after almost 1 year. As far as I remember, he bowled 37 overs in the first innings. He also took 3 wickets. The way he batted in the second innings. I got more than what I expected from him.
Shakib has played the 67th match in his Test career with this. Shakib's number of matches is more in the XI played by Bangladesh in the Chittagong Test. Shant feels that having an experienced player like him (Shakib) helps the team. The Bangladesh captain said, "Having such an experienced player in Test cricket is definitely beneficial. Also gave feedback to every player on the field. We have benefited a lot.
Before the second Test in Chittagong, there were rumors about Shakib's return. In this regard, Shanto said, "We already knew about Shakib Bhai's Test match that he will play in the second Test. Yes, of course it would be better for the team to know in advance. I hope to know in advance. Then there is a clear plan.
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