- Team India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli is playing a 3-match Test series against New Zealand in his country. But, his friend flatly refused to play in his country. This is why he took a difficult decision…
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Virat Kohli: Team India is playing a 3-match Test series against New Zealand under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Star batsman Virat Kohli is a part of this. King Kohli got out in the first innings of the first Test without opening his account. Meanwhile, a big reaction of his friend came to the fore. His friend refused to play a farewell match in his own country after retiring from Test cricket. After which fans are expressing surprise after his statement.
Virat Kohli’s friend does not want to return to his country
Virat Kohli and former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan are good friends. There is a good bonding between the two on the field. A Test series was played between India and Bangladesh. In which Shakib announced his retirement from his Test career. He played his last match against India. On this special occasion, Virat gifted his signed bat to Shakib.
But, the former Bangladesh captain is going through a difficult time. During the coup in Bangladesh, a murder case was registered against Shakib. After which he is constantly receiving death threats. After which Shakib expressed concern about the safety of his family. This is the reason why he does not want to return to his country.
I will not go to Bangladesh- Shakib Al Hasan
A 2 match test series is to be played between Bangladesh and South Africa. Shakib Al Hasan
‘s name has also been included in this series. Because he had expressed his desire to play a farewell test in his country. The test series is going to start from 21 October. But, there is doubt over Shakib’s availability in this series.
But, he has clarified the situation with his statement, Shakib told ESPNcricinfo, “I don’t know where I will go next but it is almost certain that I will not go to Bangladesh.” The Bangladeshi player has expressed a feeling of insecurity behind this. Because, there were protests against him in Bangladesh. Due to which he does not want to return to his country.
Career has been something like this
Former Bangladesh captain and legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has played cricket in all three formats. He has played 71 Tests. In which he
scored 4609 runs and took 246 wickets. While he has played 247 ODI matches, during this time he has scored more than 7 thousand runs. At the same time, he has been successful in taking 317 wickets in this format. In T20, he scored 2551 runs and took 149 wickets in 120 matches.