Virat Kohli Gave his Signed Bats to Legendary All-Rounder Shakib Al Hasan After IND vs BAN 2nd Test

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli gave his signed bats to legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan after India won the second Test against Bangladesh, completing a 2-0 series victory.

Shakib Al Hasan’s Background

Shakib Al Hasan is well-known in India, having played 71 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL), primarily for the Kolkata Knight Riders and briefly for the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Recent Developments

Shakib played his last Test match abroad and has announced he will not participate in the upcoming home series against South Africa unless he receives assurances from the current caretaker government in Bangladesh for a safe exit from the country.

The Gesture

After India secured victory by seven wickets in the second Test, Kohli approached the Bangladesh team and presented his bat to Shakib. The two cricketers were seen smiling and chatting, with Shakib even practicing some batting strokes with the bat.

Current Situation for Shakib

Shakib is facing a serious legal challenge in Bangladesh due to a murder charge connected to civil unrest that followed the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Shakib was a member of parliament representing Hasina’s party, the Awami League.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board, under president Farukh Ahmed, has indicated they are not interested in giving Shakib a proper farewell. As a result, the Test match in Kanpur may be Shakib’s 71st and final appearance. He plans to retire from international cricket entirely after the Champions Trophy next year and currently lives in the USA.

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