Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan will no longer represent the national team after Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan issued the directive Monday night. The announcement followed a social media dispute triggered by Shakib posting birthday wishes for the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Asif told Channel24 he would instruct the Bangladesh Cricket Board to bar Shakib from wearing the jersey again.
The all-rounder faces murder charges, stock market fraud allegations, and corruption investigations while remaining abroad since last year's uprising that toppled the Awami League government. Shakib won a parliament seat representing Magura in the 12th national elections. Asif rejected calls to rehabilitate the cricketer despite his athletic achievements. The adviser emphasized that legal standards apply equally to everyone, regardless of sporting accomplishments.
The all-rounder faces murder charges, stock market fraud allegations, and corruption investigations while remaining abroad since last year's uprising that toppled the Awami League government. Shakib won a parliament seat representing Magura in the 12th national elections. Asif rejected calls to rehabilitate the cricketer despite his athletic achievements. The adviser emphasized that legal standards apply equally to everyone, regardless of sporting accomplishments.
