Bangladesh VS Sri Lanka: Plans Against Shakib? De Silva avoids question
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BAN vs. SL: Before the second Test at Chattogram, Dhananjaya de Silva, the captain of Sri Lanka, sidestepped a question regarding Shakib Al Hasan during the press conference.
Brief
- To put it briefly, Dhananjaya de Silva sidestepped a reporter’s query.
- After almost a year, Shakib Al Hasan returned to Test cricket.
- One of Bangladesh’s two modifications for the Chattogram Test was Shakib.
Dhananjaya de Silva, the captain of Sri Lanka, declined to comment on Shakib Al Hasan during a press conference before the second Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Shakib Al Hasan returned to Test cricket after almost a year, joining Bangladesh’s team in Chattogram after missing the first Test in Sylhet. Bangladesh’s interim head coach, Nic Pothas, expressed his happiness to see Shakib back in the squad, stating that his enthusiasm and expertise can benefit the team.
Shakib and Hasan Mahmud have taken the position of Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam as the pace combo for the Chattogram Test.
Bangladesh VS Sri Lanka: Plans Against Shakib? De Silva avoids question
Before the second and final Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, skipper Dhananjaya de Silva graciously declined to comment on Shakib Al Hasan.
“Do you have any plans against Shakib Al Hasan?” a reporter questioned on Friday during the pre-game press conference.
De Silva grinned and responded to the journalist, saying, “I can’t tell it now.”
“You’re not talking about Shakib Al Hasan?” the journalist asked again.
Acting composed, de Silva answered, “Why should I? He isn’t on my squad. You ought to speak with Najmul Hossain Shanto, the captain of Bangladesh.
“He plays for the other team,” the reporter continued.
In response, Dhananjaya remarked, “So, why should I talk about him? Why ought I to?
At the press conference, a member of the media had to step in and ask, “What’s the question?”
“He is asking about Shakib from me,” Dhananjaya remarked.
Shakib Al Hasan is again playing in Test matches.
Shakib joined the Bangladesh team in Chattogram, having missed the first Test in Sylhet. It had been about a year since he last participated in the format. With Chandika Hathurusinghe out of the picture, Nic Pothas, the Tigers’ interim head coach, was happy to see Shakib return to the squad.
“Any squad that has Shakib on it is really lucky, in my opinion. We are glad to see him again. He is a pleasure to have at the changing area every time. His enthusiasm is contagious. He is a giver once Shakib returns, and the guys can gain a lot from his expertise. Therefore, we truly love having him around the group “On Friday, Pothas told reporters.
Shakib and Hasan Mahmud have taken the position of Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam as the pace combo for the Chattogram Test. Mahmud is one of them, and this is his first Test match.
Conclusion
Bangladesh captain Dhananjaya de Silva declined to comment on Shakib Al Hasan during a press conference before the second Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Shakib Al Hasan returned to Test cricket after almost a year, joining Bangladesh’s team in Chattogram after missing the first Test in Sylhet. Bangladesh’s interim head coach, Nic Pothas, expressed his happiness to see Shakib back in the squad, stating that his enthusiasm and expertise can benefit the team.
Shakib and Hasan Mahmud have taken the position of Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam as the pace combo for the Chattogram Test. With Chandika Hathurusinghe out of the picture, Pothas expressed his delight at having Shakib back in the squad.
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