'Manager entered my name, I told him to withdraw it': Shakib Al Hasan reveals why he won't play IPL

Bangladesh men's cricket team captain Shakib Al Hasan has revealed the real reason behind not putting his name in the IPL 2024 Auction list. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday released the IPL 2024 Player Auction list and surprisingly, Shakib Al Hasan's name was missing from the roster.

3 things you need to know

• Shakib Al Hasan has been released by Kolkata Knight Riders
• Shakib did not give his name for the IPL 2024 auction
• The Bangladesh captain has revealed why he won't play in the IPL

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Shakib Al Hasan reveals why he won't play in the IPL

Shakib Al Hasan said he did not put his name in the IPL this year as he wants to dedicate all his time to the national team. Shakib revealed that his manager entered his name in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Draft but he asked him to withdraw it, saying that he would sacrifice the franchise tournaments for the Bangladesh team.

"I did not give my name in the IPL, and when my manager entered my name in the PSL, I told him to withdraw it. I plan to give all this time to the national team because I will sacrifice the franchise tournaments that I used to play," Shakib Al Hasan said during an event.

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Shakib further stated that he wanted to go to New Zealand for Bangladesh's upcoming ODI and T20I series against the Kiwis but his doctor asked him to wait until the rehabilitation is done. Shakib Al Hasan injured himself while playing in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India following which he went home mid-tournament.

“I was hoping to go to New Zealand for the ODI and T20 series. As of now, the team is departing for the tour, and I was planning that way because I felt I would be okay in four weeks. However, I consulted with a doctor two days back, and he advised me to wait, as I will need another two weeks and then start the rehabilitation,” Shakib added.

The Bangladesh captain has played a total of 71 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has scored 793 runs and picked up 63 wickets to his name. Shakib has also represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tournament.