Amid the political turmoil in Bangladesh, Shakib was amongst 147 individuals named in a homicide case in Dhaka final month.
Bangladesh’s famend all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, is at present going through uncertainty concerning his safety as he contemplates a possible return to his homeland.
In a latest assertion, Faruque Ahmed, President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), emphasised that the board doesn’t possess the authority to make sure Shakib’s secure departure from the nation within the occasion of safety considerations. This state of affairs highlights the challenges and complexities that Shakib could encounter as he navigates his determination to return to Bangladesh.
“Actually, I am not a member of any [law enforcement] agency — not that I am from RAB or Police. So, this is not in my hand,” Faruque was quoted as saying by Daily Star at the BCB headquarters in Mirpur on Thursday.
“I believe there is nothing better than him being able to play his final Test at home. But his safety issues are not in our hands as these need to come from the highest authorities and the player himself. The board does not have the authority to ensure security clearance to any individual,” Faruque added.
When questioned about Shakib’s request for a assure of a secure departure from the nation, Faruque acknowledged, “I do not believe that the board possesses the authority to grant such a request.”
Accused of homicide in his house nation, famend Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan introduced his retirement plans on Thursday.
“It has been tough for me. Only Allah knows how I am focused on the game. Even I don’t know,” he was quoted as saying by PTI.
“I have played my last T20 match in T20 World Cup. We have discussed this with the selectors. Looking at the 2026 World Cup, this is the right time for me to move out. Hopefully, BCB will find some great players and we will perform well,” stated the spinner.
“I have expressed my desire to play my last Test in Mirpur to BCB. They agreed with me. They are trying to organise everything so that I can go to Bangladesh. If that won’t happen, the match against India in Kanpur would be my last in Test cricket,” he added.
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