Shakib to visit South Africa, Papun confirms

Bangladesh national team cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has said that he is ready to tour South Africa and he is available to play in all formats of cricket.

The left-arm all-rounder confirmed the matter to media after a meeting with board president Nazmul Hasan Papon on Saturday.

Later, BCB president Papun also confirmed that Shakib will leave for South Africa on Sunday and will play in both formats of cricket.

Shakib said, “I have been kept in three formats in the central agreement. I will play in all three formats of cricket. From now on, BCB will decide when I will take leave and when I will play. These will be effective from now on. I have been available since the tour of South Africa.”