Sun Oct 20 18:01:17 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**
1. **Shakib Al Hasan’s Retirement Announcement**: Bangladesh’s star all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, announced his retirement from Test and T20 International cricket. He initially intended to retire after playing in the home Test series against South Africa.
2. **Withdrawal from Upcoming Test**: Shakib was included in the squad for the Test match starting on October 21 in Dhaka but has decided to withdraw, citing security concerns.
3. **Replacement with Hasan Murad**: Due to Shakib’s withdrawal, uncapped spinner Hasan Murad has been named as his replacement for the first Test against South Africa.
4. **Security Concerns**: Shakib has been facing security issues linked to his name being associated with a murder case, which has heightened his fears about returning to Bangladesh. He has not been in the country since August and has participated in various cricket events abroad.
5. **Official Statement**: The Chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s selection committee, Gazi Hussein, confirmed Shakib’s exit from the squad and announced Hasan Murad as the replacement player.
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