Shakib available for Afghanistan series

Shakib Al Hasan wanted to bid farewell from Test cricket by playing against South Africa at home. But, he could not come due to security reasons. Now there is a question arises he will be able to play in the upcoming Afghanistan series or not?

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Faruque Ahmed has said, “Shakib Al Hasan is available. There is a scope. The ODIs against South Africa has not been announced yet, it means he is available.” 

Faruque Ahmed announced this to media on Wednesday.

Three-match ODI series against Afghanistan is set to begin in the UAE on November 6, with the subsequent matches scheduled for November 9 and 11.