New Delhi, April 23 -- Experienced all-rounder Shaik Al Hasan is expected to make a return to the T20I format after almost a year during Bangladesh's upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe in May, according to chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain.

Shakib made his last appearance for Bangladesh in July 2023 against Sri Lanka. Before the series, Shakib is also expected to be involved in one or two matches of the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2024 before he makes a return to white-ball cricket in the international circuit.

"We have communicated with him [Shakib]. He is expected to arrive in Dhaka at the end of this month. He will possibly play one or two DPL matches. Afterwards, he will get involved with the team management. T...