Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib-Al-Hasan unlikely to travel home for his final Test due to protests

Shakib-Al-Hasan unlikely to play final Test match in Bangladesh due to protests against him in Dhaka.

Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib-Al-Hasan is unlikely to travel to his native country for his final Test match, against South Africa in Mirpur, Dhaka from October 21-25, due to protests against him in the city.

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Shakib was included in the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against the Proteas, which was going to be his final appearance in the format.

"I am not sure where I am going next, but it is almost sure that I am not going home," Shakib told ESPNcricinfo.

Shakib had been apprehensive about returning to Bangladesh because of concerns about his family's safety.

Besides being a star cricketer, Shakib is an ex-lawmaker in the government ousted by a revolution in August.

The 37-year-old announced his retirement from international cricket last month but said that he wanted to play one last Test series at home, following which he was included in the squad for the two Tests against South Africa.