Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s cricket icon, has put national team commitments on hold to focus entirely on the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 League. Addressing a press conference ahead of the tournament, Shakib made it clear that his attention is fully on leading the Bangla Tigers, leaving questions about his return to Bangladesh’s squad unanswered.

Shakib leads a star-studded Bangla Tigers team featuring global cricketing icons like Rashid Khan and Dinesh Karthik. When asked about his potential return to international cricket, Shakib said, “Let’s see after this tournament...” While he has retired from Tests and T20Is, Shakib is yet to announce his retirement from ODIs. However, his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in February remains uncertain.

Shakib remarked, “I’m entirely focused on this tournament now.” His comments reflect a commitment to ensuring success for the Bangla Tigers in one of the most competitive editions of the T10 League, which features nine other strong teams.

With such heavyweights in the tournament, Shakib emphasized the importance of keeping strategies confidential. Speaking about his team’s preparation, he said, “If I reveal our plans here, it’ll be public knowledge. Every team is strong and aiming for the title. Our squad is well-balanced and capable of competing at the highest level.”

As Shakib focuses on the Abu Dhabi T10, his fans and critics await clarity on his plans for the ICC Champions Trophy and his long-term future with the Bangladesh team. For now, his leadership in one of the most popular franchise leagues is under the spotlight, with high expectations from his Bangla Tigers squad.