Shakib's absence not a factor: Shanto ahead of India-B'desh match

Ahead of their Champions Trophy 2025 match against India, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's absence "isn't a factor". "In the last couple of years, we've got some good fast bowlers," the 26-year-old added. Notably, Shakib was left out of Bangladesh's squad for the tournament after he was suspended from bowling due to an illegal action.