All rounder Shakib Al Hasan has reportedly skipped Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, due to personal reasons.

According to Indian media, Shakib informed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) his decision on Sunday. So, the franchise will begin the process of seeking a replacement once it gets a nod from the IPL.

Shakib told KKR that he would be busy playing for Bangladesh in this period, and also mentioned that he has "personal issues to attend to", which would keep him away from the IPL.

Liton Das was the other player to have been obtained by KKR alongside Shakib. 

Another Bangladesh player Mustafizur Rahman had already joined Delhi Capitals.

Meanwhile, Shakib and Liton, being a captain and vice-captain of the Test team and also the integral part of the longer version format had to play against the Ireland in the one-off Test, which ends on April 8.

Bangladesh then has the commitment of playing three ODIs against Ireland in Chelmsford in England on May 9, 12 and 14. It meant, Liton and Shakib will be available for April 8 to May 1.

Liton however still remains the part of KKR and there was no confirmation or clarity on whether he too will opt out of the IPL.

BDST: 1252 HRS, APRIL 04, 2023
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