Former India batter Virender Sehwag has once again criticised Shakib Al Hasan following another disappointing performance from the all-rounder during Bangladesh’s 50-run defeat against India in a Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup in Antigua.

Saturday's mauling was Bangladesh's second defeat in the Super Eights after an opening loss to Australia.

Considering Shakib’s age, 37, his decline in bowling shouldn’t be that much of a surprise. But as the all-rounder has expressed his desire to feature for Bangladesh in the next T20 World Cup as well, this dip is a worrying sign.

Shakib Al Hasan became the first player to register fifty wickets in the history of T20 World Cup as the Bangladesh ace all-rounder dismissed India’s captain Rohit Sharma in the teams’ Super Eight fixture at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday.

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain and seamer Mohammad Saifuddin along with Shakib Al Hasan and Shoriful Islam were drafted to play in the upcoming edition of the Global T20 Canada, starting on July 25. 

Mohammad Nabi’s stay at the top of the ICC Men’s T20I All-rounder Rankings has been short, with some stunning performances boosting Australia’s Marcus Stoinis to the summit.

Bangladesh will be confident of making it to the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they square off against winless Nepal in the last match of Group D in the early hours on Monday.

Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he did not have anything to say in response to former India opener Virender Sehwag, who had asked Shakib to “feel ashamed of his performances” and “retire from the format”.

Shakib hit an undefeated 64 and was ultimately adjudged Player of the Match in Kingstown.

Following a barrage of criticism, Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan finally delivered with the bat against the Netherlands in their crucial Group D game of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown on Thursday.

Afghanistan’s unbeaten start to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has seen one of their star performers rise to the top of the ICC Men's T20I All-Rounder Rankings.

Marginal calls, full tosses not being put away or the general inconsistency of Bangladesh top-order were all cause for concern in Bangladesh’s loss to South Africa in New York in a hard-fought contest on Monday. But the situation would not have gotten so desperate had Bangladesh’s key player Shakib Al Hasan left a mark on the game coming in at number four in what was another crucial T20 World Cup game for the Tigers.

“Definitely not,” Tamim told the ESPNCricinfo when asked if Shakib should be dropped from the XI in Bangladesh’s next match

“You are such an experienced player, you have been captain before, but your stats are such. You should feel ashamed of yourself and just declare that you are retiring from the T20 format.”

Shakib Al Hasan is the beneficiary of an unusually disappointing outing for Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga against South Africa on Monday, with the Bangladesh all-rounder leapfrogging Hasaranga into the top spot in the latest ICC all-rounder rankings.

Shakib is likely to remain relevant by the time the next T20 World Cup comes in 2026.

Shakib Al Hasan is one of only two players to have played in every T20 World Cup since the ICC’s global event was introduced in the shortest format in 2007. Shakib and India captain Rohit Sharma have featured in all eight T20 World Cups so far and will be representing their countries in the upcoming edition, which begins in the United States and the West Indies on Sunday.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said the mix of youth and experience was important to the team and, in particular, he hoped Mahmudullah Riyad and Shakib Al Hasan’s experience would guide them during the difficult stages of the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto urged fans and senior players of the team support them during their tough times in the T20 World Cup.

More than a year into his contract, Hathurusingha got to see both sides of the coin. In 2023, Bangladesh whitewashed defending champions England, and Afghanistan won a series against Ireland at home and claimed their maiden T20I win over New Zealand in the BlackCaps’ backyard. But less than a year since enjoying their best ever run in the shortest format, the Tigers spiralled down to their lowest point, displaying a severe lack of continuity.