Shakib available for Tigers’ WC opener

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is 100 percent fine and available to lead the side in their World Cup opening game against Afghanistan on October 7 at Dharamshala.

Najmul Hossain Shanto, the vice-captain of the Tigers, disclosed the information during the toss of Bangladesh’s second and final warm-up game against England on Monday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

“Shakib Al Hasan is 100 percent fine and ready to lead the side in the first game,” Shanto told the broadcaster during the toss.

Ace allrounder Shakib missed both of Bangladesh’s practice game after sustaining an ankle sprain during the training.