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Shakib denies quitting Test, ODI for Bangladesh

Sunday, 6 July 2014


Bangladeshi famed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has denied having made any threat to quit Tests and ODI for Bangladesh.
He made the remarks while talking to reporters at the Shahjalal International Airport Sunday on his return from London, according to a news agency.
He apologised to coach Chandika Hathurusingha for spat over his return from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). He also said chairman of the BCB's cricket operations committee Akram Khan had given him the green signal to leave for Barbados on July 2.
Former national skipper Shakib Al Hasan reportedly made the threat recently after Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha asked him to return to Bangladesh's training camp midway of the CPL on August 1. But, Shakib wanted to return home after completion of the tournament on August 16.
"I didn’t make this comment… it was the coach's comment," Shakib told reporters, adding: "Why should I say something like this? If I didn't wish to play for Bangladesh, would I have returned today? I would have left without telling anyone. I want to play for Bangladesh at least until the 2023 World Cup."