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Xtra Time Web Desk: Shakib Al Hasan's impressive five-wicket haul in the County Championship Division One has set the stage for the upcoming Test series against India. The seasoned Bangladeshi left-arm spinner showcased his class, finishing with figures of 29.3-1-96-5 as Surrey bowled Somerset out for 224 in 63.3 overs at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton.

Shakib's wickets included key players like Archie Vaughan, Tom Abell, James Rew, Lewis Gregory, and Tom Banton. After claiming four wickets on Day 3, he had to work hard for his fifth, finally dismissing Banton to end Somerset’s innings. Earlier, Shakib also starred in Surrey's first innings with figures of 33.5-7-97-4, although his batting left room for improvement after scoring only 12 runs.

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Recently, Shakib was instrumental in Bangladesh's historic 2-0 Test series victory against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, contributing with both bat and ball. As Bangladesh gears up for their first Test against India on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Shakib's form is a promising sign for the Tigers.

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Bangladesh squad for India Tests

Najmul Hossain Shanto (Capt), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Taijul Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Nayeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed