Bangladesh say Shakib will not play cricket again after Hasina event
Summary
Bangladesh’s government said Shakib Al Hasan will not be allowed to play cricket again after he joined a media event with Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister who was removed from power and is now a fugitive. Shakib, Bangladesh’s top cricketer, is currently in Sri Lanka and faces serious criminal charges related to a deadly crackdown on protests.Key Facts
- Shakib Al Hasan joined a media event by phone in New Delhi where Sheikh Hasina spoke.
- Sheikh Hasina was removed from power after a police crackdown on student protests and is now hiding in India.
- Bangladesh’s Minister for Youth and Sports said Shakib will not return to cricket after his connection with Hasina.
- Shakib is accused, along with others, of involvement in murder investigations linked to protests.
- Shakib has played over 400 international matches and appeared in five Cricket World Cups.
- He announced plans to retire in 2024 but wanted to play one last full series.
- After the event, Shakib’s house was petrol-bombed.
- Shakib said he is ready to return to Bangladesh to face trial and hopes to play again in the 2027 World Cup.
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