The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced uncapped left-arm spinner Hasan Murad as a replacement for veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in the squad for the first Test against South Africa. Hasan Murad, 23, has been in impressive form in domestic cricket, claiming 136 wickets in just 30 first-class matches since his debut in 2021. The decision to include him comes after Shakib made himself unavailable for the Test, citing security concerns. However, Hasan Murad has performed consistently in first-class cricket and has been part of our system. The BCB reportedly urged Shakib to cancel his Dhaka-bound flight and return to the USA instead, further complicating his involvement in the Test series.
