Papon Reacts as Shakib Seeks Leave from S Africa Tour

Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan commented that he is not in the condition to play cricket physically and mentally as well. So, he submitted a letter to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) seeking leave from the South Africa tour.

However, BCB President Nazmul Hassan Papon is not upset over Shakib’s comment. Rather, he raised a question that if Shakib would say this if he got a chance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

Papon said, “Shakib would not submit his name to the IPL auction if he was so upset mentally.”

Shakib said on Sunday (March 06) night before he left Dhaka for Dubai, “I don’t think it’s possible to play international cricket for me, considering the mental and physical condition. That’s why I think if I get a break if I get that interest back, it will be easy for me to play the games.”

The day after the end of the Afghanistan series, Shakib talked to the media at the airport to reveal his position. However, Nazmul Hasan Papon did not like Shakib’s behavior. The BCB president expects more professional behavior from him.

He said, “We are not upset at all. He is mentally and physically upset. If he had a problem, he could let us know. Rather, he told the media at the airport, he could talk to us during the day. He could talk to the Coach or talk to Sujan (Khaled Mahmud). Suddenly giving a surprise like this, many people don’t like it.”