Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has said that his playing days can be extended up to the ICC World Cup in 2027 in case Bangladesh don’t go on to win the next edition of the tournament in 2023. He said that there is no option of retirement as of now as he is enjoying the game.
“In the year 2023, it will be my last World Cup. However, if Bangladesh doesn’t win, I will continue until 2027. I have no plans of retirement as of now. The prospects are open for the time being. When I will feel I’m not enjoying the sport anymore, then I will retire. And until the time I feel I am enjoying, I will continue,” Shakib said in an interview with Daraz.
Shakib got into a tiff with the BCB Cricket Operations Head Akram Khan on the issue of prioritising IPL over the Test series against Sri Lanka.
Shakib advocated that the need to play in IPL emerged keeping in mind the T20 World Cup scheduled for later this year, and not because he is looking to move away from the tournament. He had alleged that his letter to the BCB was misinterpreted by Akram Khan that led to a chaotic situation.
Shakib will represent the Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League starting April 09.