Kolkata Knight Riders won the last IPL and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was kindled with bat and ball.Shakib's ablity to play in IPL is not guaranteed. It is said that he won't play in IPL due to Bangladesh and Pakistan series

IPL will continue according to the schedule for the next 8 April to until May 4. The home series against Pakistan, starting from April 19 grades. The series will continue to may 13. As a result sakib's IPL is in uncertain condition.

However, on May 14 and 16, there are two matches of Kolkata Knight Riders. Shakib can play the last two matches. If KKR can go to the final then he will play more.