DHAKA, Feb 17, 2022 (BSS)-Fortune Barishal received a huge blow ahead of

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final against Cumilla Victorians when their
captain Shakib Al Hasan suffered from a stomach bug, which prevented him from
practicing today.

   The final is scheduled on Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket
Stadium. However an official of Fortune Barishal said he will be okay to lead
the side in the final as his problem is not serious enough, according to the
doctors.

   The ace allrounder also missed the captain's photo session with the BPL
trophy. In absence of him, Nurul Hasan Sohan came to pose with the trophy
with Cumilla Victorians captain Imrul Kayes.

   "He (Shakib) practiced yesterday and today he did gym at the hotel but
after that he suffered from the stomach problem," Sohan said here today.

   "I came here to pose with the trophy as the team management advised me to
do so."

   Shakib has been in form of his life in the ongoing BPL, performing up to
the mark that saw him being adjudged man of the match for the unique record
five matches in a row.

   His side confirmed the final in first attempt, edging Cumilla past by 10
runs in the first Qualifier. Shakib however was off colour in that match.

   Shakib had recently remained unsold in IPL auction after no one showed
interest in recruiting him. It is believed since he will miss some part of
IPL due to his national commitment, no teams showed their interest about him.