The Bangladesh selectors naming Shakib Al Hasan in the Test squad for the first match against South Africa confirms that he will return to the country for the first time since May. Shakib is reportedly landing in Dhaka on Thursday,

Controversial ex-skipper Shakib Al Hasan was expected to return home Thursday for what he says is his swan song when Bangladesh host South Africa in a two-Test series.

Shakib Al Hasan had announced that the Mirpur Test in front of his home fans would be the last and is set to get his wish fulfilled having been named in Bangladesh's squad for the series opener against South Africa.

Bangladesh veteran cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is set for his last Test match in front of his home ground as he was named in the squad for the first Test match against South Africa scheduled to start from October 21 to 25.

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been included in the squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa, marking his farewell from Test cricket. Selector Hannan Sarkar confirmed that Shakib’s selection was finalized after receiving clearance from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Shakib Al Hasan is all set to feature in his swansong series, as Bangladesh will be hosting South Africa for a two-match Test series starting October 21. Both sides have endured a series of disappointing results in their respecitve previous fixtures,

Fast bowler Khaled Ahmed has been left out of Bangladesh's squad for the first Test against South Africa this month. It is the only change to the 16-man group that travelled to India in September and October.