(Reuters) -Bangladesh left-arm spinner Hasan Murad has replaced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for their first test against South Africa next week, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Friday. Shakib had earlier said he was almost certain he will not return home for a farewell test following public anger over his silence during deadly protests in the country.

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named uncapped left-arm spinner Hasan Murad as a replacement for veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in the first Test squad against South Africa, to be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka from October 21.

Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is unlikely to travel to his native country for his final Test match, against South Africa in Mirpur, Dhaka from October 21-25, due to protests against him in the city.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he is almost certain he will not return home for a farewell test against South Africa next week following public anger over his silence during deadly protests in the country.

Shakib Al Hasan is unlikely to return to Bangladesh for what was expected to be his final Test match, citing "security concerns."

Protests are currently taking place in Dhaka because of Shakib Al Hasan. He has been named in the team's squad for the first Test against the Proteas.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he is almost certain he will not return home for a farewell test against South Africa next week following public anger over his silence during deadly protests in the country.

There are questions regarding Shakib's plans to travel home since the Test match is less than four days away from starting.