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Bangladesh’s cricket team will be without Shakib Al Hasan for the upcoming ‘farewell Test’ against South Africa, as he has withdrawn from the match citing security concerns. In his absence, left-arm spinner Hasan Murad has been called up to join the squad. The Test is set to be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Shakib, who did not make the trip from Dubai to Dhaka, leaves a significant gap in the team. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has expressed that replacing a player of his caliber, with his experience and skill set, is a challenging task.
