Shakib set to return home from US this week

Bangladesh stalwart Shakib Al Hasan is all set to return home from the USA this week, reports UNB.

The star allrounder will undergo a Covid-19 test upon his return to the country and stay a few days at his home in Banani, Dhaka.

He will join an individual training programme in BKSP if he tests negative, a source close to him confirmed the news agency. Shakib went to the USA in March this year to be with his wife who was then expecting a baby. Shakib's wife Umme Ahmed Shishir gave birth to their second daughter in April.

The 33-year-old allrounder has been serving a two-year-long ban, with one year is suspended, due to failing to report corrupt approaches made to him. He is expected to return to play cricket in October this year.

NazmulHasan, president of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), said in a recent media interaction that the board is expecting Shakib to make his comeback during the Sri Lanka tour which will commence from October 24.

However, Shakib might not be a part of the Bangladesh team from the beginning of the series. He might be available from the second Test of the three-match Test series.

Shakib decided to practise at BKSP so that he can get help from his coaches- NazmulAbedinFahim and Mohammad Salahuddin- who will help Shakib prepare for his comeback.