Important to note that Bangladesh cricket pre-dates 1971. It existed in the context of subjugation. #BangladeshCricket

While the timing of Hathu's reported sacking seems odd, anyone who watched the past 2 World Cups or the Test series against SL, can't really quibble. And yes I know he's just led them to a historic win.

Although Surrey have yet to confirm their squad for tomorrow’s match at Taunton, Shakib is likely to be in it. A late summer twist that few predicted. #ShakibWatch County Cricket Matters

Finally the announcement comes…

Worth saying that by making this announcement so late in the day, it guarantees hardly any Shakib fans will turn up and watch. County cricket shoots itself in the foot yet again. #ShakibWatch The_Grumbler 🏏

It’s an overcast morning at Taunton and it feels like it’s 13 degrees. No sign of Shakib yet as players literally warm up #ShakibWatch

Shakib already knows it’s a hands in pockets kind of a day. #Shakibwatch

Shakib bowling against Archie Vaughan highlights just how long he's been around - he's bowled against Michael Vaughan in the past. And by the way, Michael (unsurprisingly) hasn't always been complimentary about Shakib. #SomersetvSurrey

That’s lunch, after an early wobble, Somerset look well set on 93-2. Shakib so far wicketless after bowling 12 ovs. #CountyChampDiv1

STUMPED!! Overton is brilliantly stumped by Foakesy off the bowling of Shakib for 6. Somerset 311/8. 🤎 | #SurreyCricket

All in all a pretty good day for Shakib at Taunton, 4-97 on a first day wicket which didn’t actually turn that much. Where has he been for the last 14 yrs? #ShakibWatch

Shakib batting at Taunton alert youtube.com/watch?v=5qZfaN…

The last time Shakib Al Hasan batted at Taunton was in the 2019 ICC World Cup when Bangladesh beat the West Indies. 🇧🇩 Shakib scored 124* as Bangladesh chased 321 with 51 balls remaining! 🤯 In this match, Surrey are 206/4. Click the images to WATCH LIVE 📲 🤎 | #SurreyCricket

If there’s one person who typified the greed and mismanagement of the BCB it has to be Sujon bhai. espncricinfo.com/story/banglade…

Shakib’s marathon bowling spells for Surrey show the inequity of global cricket, BCB incompetence & Surrey’s ruthlessness. Would another country allow one of their most valuable players to bowl 60 overs in an overseas FC game, one week before a crucial Test match? #ShakibWatch

Stat: The last time Shakib bowled more than 63.2 overs in a match was back in May '22 (64 overs v Sri Lanka). #ShakibWatch

According to Cricbuzz the Bangladesh men’s v SA series is due to start on 21st Oct in Dhaka. That’s 1 day after the women’s T20 World Cup final was meant to take place at same venue. It calls into question why the WC was moved in the first place #BanvSA cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/1…

Well that’s been a pretty bad 48 hrs for Surrey. #SurreyvSomerset

Short-term Shakib shines as spinners hold sway thecricketpaper.com/news/401647/sh…