After Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) all the cricketers got a rest but Shakib Al Hasan had to run to Pakistan. The country’s best cricketer went there to play in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). But after playing one match, he did not stay in PSL. The all-rounder suddenly left the game and moved to the United States with his family.

Shakib signed up for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL. Bangladesh’s Test and T20 captain had to be dropped after playing one match. Shakib has been replaced by Afghanistan’s pace-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai. Zalmi confirmed this information in a statement.

The notification also informed that Shakib can return again if Peshawar makes it to the playoffs. Shakib himself also hinted that – I have to leave the PSL for an important personal reason. I know I have a strong support group here and am looking forward to playing all the matches in front of this crowd. But there is nothing to despair about. I will be back again at some stage in the second part of the tournament to contribute to Peshawar’s title recovery.