Meanwhile, there has been confusion about Shakib Al Hasan, the confirmed star of the XI. Reliable sources say that BCB is indecisive about keeping Shakib in the squad due to the news of joining with betting company Bet winner. BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon was adamant about the Shakib question for the past few days. He said, “I have already said – I will not accept it. I have a zero-tolerance stance on this. Now I will decide after talking to others.”

Papon is sticking to the decision after a meeting on Thursday. The BCB boss warned that Shakib will not have anything to do with Bangladesh cricket, including the upcoming Asia Cup, if the contract with Betwinner News is not canceled. Speaking to the media at Dhanmondi in the capital on Thursday, Papon said, “Look, we have given him (Shakib) a letter. The time was set to reply to his letter yesterday. I heard that he will tell me today. Let me know earlier today, I will see and then I will decide about it. But I am saying this much, if it is related to anything related to betting, it will not have any relationship with Bangladesh Cricket Board, Bangladesh Cricket.”

It is to be noted that Shakib has become a product ambassador with Betwinner News, a news-based website on sports related to Bet winner. BCB asked Shakib to cancel the contract after learning about the matter. But as of writing this report, Shakib has not informed BCB of any decision to change his position.