Bangladesh's most celebrated-turned-infamous cricketer, Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from T20I cricket with immediate effect.

Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is the leading all-rounder of his era, whose laundry list of achievements is rivalled only by his disciplinary infractions and his brief political career under his country's loathed ex-leader.

While he has been embroiled in controversy recently, one can only hope that history will be kinder to Shakib Al Hasan, the giant of Bangladesh cricket, once he concludes his international career, as he has undoubtedly been the greatest cricketer from his country.

The 37-year-old, who announced his retirement from T20 Internationals with immediate effect, had expressed his desire to play his farewell match against South Africa at home in October if he is assure

The second test against India this week could be Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's last in this format if he is denied a home farewell next month, the under-pressure player said in an abrupt announcement on Thursday.

By Ian Omoro Bangladesh senior all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from Twenty20 international cricket and stated his intention to conclude

Shakib’s announcement comes a day before his team’s second Test against India at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Thursday announced his retirement from T20 Internationals with immediate effect and also said that the second Test against India will be his last if his count

KANPUR: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his immediate retirement from T20 Internationals, stating that the second Test against India in Kanpur will be his last if he is not given a farewell match at home.