Shakib likely to play second Test against Sri Lanka

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Friday that they are expecting all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to be available for the second Test of the ongoing two-match series against Sri Lanka, scheduled from March 30. Prior, BCB expressed that Shakib, who missed the white-ball series against Sri Lanka subsequent to missing the series against New Zealand, won't be accessible for the Tests. In any case, the all-rounder altered his perspective as of late and presently educated his desired board to play the second Test at the Sylhet Global Cricket Arena. "We are anticipating that he should be accessible during the second Test against Sri Lanka as he needs to play the game. I think there is still time for him to get ready completely for the game," a top BCB official told Cricket on Friday. The arrival of Shakib will be an immense lift for the hosts as they are feeling the loss of the experience of Mushfiqur Rahim after he was governed out of the series following a thumb injury. Shakib last played a Test match in April 2023 when he highlighted for the hosts against Ireland at their own patio. Shakib as of late joined Sheik Jamal Dhanmondi Club to play in the continuous Dhaka Chief Association, the country's customary Rundown A competition, to get some additional time in the center with the bat as he plans to make his global return. The continuous series is essential for the third pattern of the ICC Test Title.