Bangladesh made a big mistake… Shakib Al Hasan broke his silence on T20 World Cup controversy, slammed his government

New Delhi: Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has strongly criticized the government over the chaos surrounding the T20 World Cup this year. Terming it a big mistake, Shakib has expressed hope that if Bangladeshi team plays some series with India then the cricket relations between them can improve. Bangladesh did not tour India for the T20 World Cup, which was jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, after their fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dropped from the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. After which Scotland was included in the tournament in place of Bangladesh.

“I think it was a big miss,” Shakib told reporters at the EUT20 Belgium jersey launch on Wednesday. “It was a huge miss for Bangladesh cricket because as a country we love to see our players playing in the World Cup and taking part in those matches,” he said. Our country loves cricket. It was a big mistake for a country like Bangladesh not to participate in the World Cup. It was a big mistake on the part of the government that they decided not to participate in the tournament.

Bangladesh-India cricket series will be bitter: Shakib

Bangladesh’s decision not to tour India for this big tournament may have a long-term impact on the relations between the two neighboring countries but Shakib expressed hope that playing one or two series ‘can remove the bitterness between the two countries’.

He said, “I think the situation will get better.” Shakib said, “Obviously, efforts will have to be made for this.” I think if one or two series are played (whether Bangladesh tours India or India goes to Bangladesh) then I think the bitterness between the two countries will go away and the situation will get better. I heard that a series is happening in August or September. ”

Shakib is not returning to Bangladesh due to security reasons

Awami League MP Shakib has not returned to Bangladesh since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina-led government from power due to security reasons and ongoing legal cases against him. However, this great player of Bangladesh hopes that before retiring from cricket, he will definitely play one last match for his country. When asked whether he would like to play the last match of his career, the player, who played 71 Tests, 247 ODIs and 129 T20 Internationals for Bangladesh, said, “That will be seen later.”

“I think things will start getting better,” he said. Everything falls into place with time so I hope I get what I want.” Shakib has played nine seasons of IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Shakib praised the strength of Indian cricket, which is due to its domestic structure and the IPL, but also said that the national team may struggle in Test cricket due to the attraction of T20 cricket.

India will rule world cricket for the next 50 years: Shakib

He said, “With the ‘pipeline’ of players in Indian cricket at present, I think there will be no problem for at least the next 50 years. Because of the tournaments they have, they will continue to produce new players.” Shakib said, “Maybe they will have to struggle in Test matches because everyone wants to play IPL. But they will continue to produce great players with the help of IPL and their domestic structure.