Rangpur Riders removed Shakib al Hasan from their Global Super League team roster. Team officials announced Monday they made this choice because of Bangladesh's current political situation. The cricket star served under the former government that student protesters overthrew last August. Shakib has stayed away from Bangladesh since new leaders took control. Multiple legal cases name him as a defendant.
Team director Shanian Tanim spoke about the decision during a Monday press event. He praised Shakib as one of cricket's most talented players worldwide. Tanim said any franchise team would want Shakib on their roster. The director explained that team management chose to exclude him after considering the country's unstable conditions. He stressed that nobody ordered them to drop Shakib from consideration.
Tanim described how Shakib brings multiple skills to any cricket squad. The player serves as both a skilled batter and spinner for teams. His experience also provides valuable leadership for younger teammates. Team officials recognize these strengths but decided the political climate made his selection risky. They believe Shakib understands why they reached this conclusion about his participation.
Team director Shanian Tanim spoke about the decision during a Monday press event. He praised Shakib as one of cricket's most talented players worldwide. Tanim said any franchise team would want Shakib on their roster. The director explained that team management chose to exclude him after considering the country's unstable conditions. He stressed that nobody ordered them to drop Shakib from consideration.
Tanim described how Shakib brings multiple skills to any cricket squad. The player serves as both a skilled batter and spinner for teams. His experience also provides valuable leadership for younger teammates. Team officials recognize these strengths but decided the political climate made his selection risky. They believe Shakib understands why they reached this conclusion about his participation.
