That’s why Shakib was not seen with Kane Williamson and Babar Azam in the official photo session of the series. Wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan Sohan took part in the photo session in the absence of the captain. Sohan looked a little embarrassed next to Babar-Williamson.
Meanwhile, former captain Rakibul Hasan considers the captain’s absence in the photo session to be unprofessional.

Rakibul Hasan said, “The captain’s presence there was mandatory. I think this is an indirect insult to the hosts. It will convey what kind of captain it is! What kind of country is this, which knows no manners, and does not know politeness? We all have this bad image. I think a line should be drawn here. Someone should sit here or someone from the cricket board should sit with him and have a proper meeting.”

Meanwhile, Habibul Bashar Sumon, one of the selectors of BCB, thinks that the matter has not been resolved even though he did not give a strong statement like Rakibul.

The former captain said, “This series is very important. It would have been great if he (Shakib) could have come at the start. But maybe don’t take too long, come quickly. As far as I know, Shakib will join in a day or two.”