Bangladesh to return home without Shakib Al Hasan from Pakistan on September 4

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Fresh off of defeating Pakistan in a two-game Test series in their backyard, the Bangladesh cricket team is all set to return home on September 4. The side left Pakistan on September 3 in two groups, the first group arrived back home at 11:30 pm from the UAE while the second group arrived at 2:00 am from Qatar.

Apart from Shakib Al Hasan, all 16 members of the team will arrive along with a portion of the coaching staff. It is worth noting that Shakib won’t be with the team as he has left for the UK. The star allrounder will play for Surrey in the County Championship on September 9. 

As per the Daily Star, the rest of the squad, however, will start gearing up for their upcoming assignments. Bangladesh are all set to take on India across two Tests and three T20Is. The side will be leaving for India on September 15. Speaking of the first Test of the series, it will be held in Chennai on September 19, and veteran Shakib Al Hasan will join Bangladesh the same day that they leave for India.

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Bangladesh still far off from WTC final

With several Test series ahead of them, Bangladesh are looking for a miracle if they are looking to make their way into the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. After their two-test win against Pakistan, Bangladesh have jumped up to fourth place in the standings. Having played six Tests, the side has won three and lost three and has 33 points to their name.

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With a tough tour against India next, the side will be hoping to put their best foot forward and hopefully upset India. The hosts of the upcoming series currently lead the WTC standings with six wins, two losses, and one draw in nine games. The Rohit Sharma-led side have been in brilliant form in the longest format and will hope for a comfortable win against Bangladesh.