Shakib opts out of WI series as BCB rejects terms

Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan's future with the national team appears uncertain after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) rejected his three demands, leading him to withdraw from the upcoming ODI series in the West Indies. Shakib, who had expressed a desire to continue playing ODIs and the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) despite retiring from Tests and T20Is, sought guarantees for: 1. Unfreezing of his bank accounts2. Securing safe entry and exit3. Freedom to play in BangladeshThe BCB reportedly deemed these requests beyond its scope, refusing to intervene, which prompted Shakib to opt out of the series. BCB President