Shakib yet to join Tigers in New Zealand
Thursday, 6 October 2022
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has not yet New Zealand even though his side will play their opening game in tri-nation series in less than 48 hours.
Due to Shakib's absence vice-captain Nurul Hasan Sohan was present at the trophy unveiling event with the other two captains Babar Azam and Kane Williamson on Wednesday, reports BSS.
Bangladesh cricket's Media manager Rabid Imam said that Shakib will join the team on Thursday before the tournament and will play from the first match, which is on Friday against Pakistan.
After the Asia Cup, Shakib took leave to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). He was also unavailable against UAE due to CPL. Bangladesh won the series by 2-0 despite his absence.
After playing his last match in the CPL on September 28, Shakib went to his family in the United States of America (USA).
An official photo session with the trophy took place in Christchurch on Wednesday. Sohan was there with New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and Pakistan captain Babar Azam.