‘Shakib to prove fitness to play T20 tournament’

Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s return to the cricket won’t be straightforward as he would have to prove his fitness to play the upcoming Bangabandhu T20 tournament. Shakib who is in the USA with his family is set to return to the country some days before the tournament. Shakib’s ICC-imposed ban due to his failure to report corrupt approaches was lifted recently, paving his way to return to cricket. “I spoke to him. He is working hard on his fitness. He is out of the country at the moment. He will also need some time to find his feet, and get his confidence back. We know he is a quality player, so I expect him to have a fantastic 2021 season for Bangladesh,” Domingo said ahead of leaving Bangladesh for his own country South Africa for holidaying.