Shakib Al Hasan Announces Retirement from T20I Cricket In a shocking turn of events for Bangladesh cricket fans, world-renowned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from international T20 cricket. The decision comes just weeks after Bangladesh’s exit from the ICC T20 World Cup.
The 37-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders of his generation, revealed that his final T20I match was against Afghanistan in the recent World Cup. While Shakib will continue to represent Bangladesh in Test and ODI cricket, his T20 career has officially come to an end. Shakib’s retirement from T20s marks the end of an era for Bangladesh cricket.
His contributions to the team, both with the bat and the ball, have been invaluable. Fans around the world will fondly remember his match-winning performances and his charismatic leadership.
As Shakib prepares for his final Test match against South Africa in Dhaka next month, it’s a bittersweet moment for Bangladesh cricket. While fans will miss seeing him in T20 action, they can look forward to his continued presence in the longer formats.