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Mahmudullah is now 38 years old, Shakib Al Hasan is 37. Considering the age of the two, a question has arisen in the minds of many before this year's T20 World Cup – is this the last T20 World Cup of Shakib and Mahmudullah?
Shakib appeared at the press conference after Bangladesh's 50-run defeat to India in the Super Eight on Saturday. Journalists asked him, "Is this the last T20 World Cup of your career?"
Shakib, however, did not say anything specific in response to this question, according to a report in a local news portal. Regarding when he will leave the game, Shakib said, "I do not know whether this is the end or not. Anything can happen in this world at any time. These will actually be discussed by the cricket board. Other than that, I may have some personal concerns. But that's not really something to discuss here. ’
Shakib did not stop there. Regarding his 'end' in T20, he added, "If you do not enjoy the game, it is not a matter of playing. But it's really a matter of time. Let's leave it to time. When the time comes, everyone will know everything. ’
When does Shakib think that time might be? "If the team thinks they need me and if I feel the team needs me, if I have interest, then I will play for the team. ’
"And if I lose interest in the game, if I don't enjoy the game anymore, then I won't play anymore. ’