Wasn't Forced To Play Asia Cup, admits Shakib Al Hasan
Updated - 24 Oct 2018, 05:27 PM
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has elucidated that nobody forced him to feature in the recently concluded Asia Cup, despite an injury last month.
Meanwhile, Shakib initially wanted to operate his injured finger as soon as possible after returning from Windies tour. However, had to delay it following BCB’s insistence on having him for the Asia Cup.
“I was never forced to take part in the Asia Cup by the board,” Shakib said to Prothom Alo on Wednesday (October 24). “I never said anything like it nor the board president insisted anything as such, so don’t know why there is so much controversy regarding it,” he said.
Shakib Al Hasan returned to Bangladesh on October 14 after consulting with physicians in Australia. The episode created controversy with reports of Shakib having worsened his injury playing in the Asia Cup.
“I am clearing this for once, BCB president said that if you feel you can play than play,” Shakib said. “Asia Cup is the biggest tournament after World Cup and Champions Trophy so naturally I wanted to participate. I took the decision after talking with the physio and the infection sustained unexpectedly. I am not sure why I am always dragged into the controversy,” he added.
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