Times of Islamabad

Bangladesh recalls key player from Indian Premier League

Bangladesh recalls key player from Indian Premier League

ISLAMABAD – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to call Shakib AlHasan back from the Indian Premier League, where he is currentlyrepresenting Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The board has asked Shakib to join the national team World Cup preparationcamp scheduled for next week.

Speaking to media, the president of BCB, Nazmul Hassan said:

Our camp is beginning. I have asked to send a letter to Shakib immediatelyto come back. Let’s see how he responds to this.

Hyderabad’s star-studded line-up of foreign players has limited theopportunities for Shakib to feature for the franchise.

So far, Shakib has only played one game in the on-going IPL for Hyderabadand the BCB selectors are concerned that he might not see more game timethere.