Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) answerable for cricket operations Shahriar Nafees has mentioned that Shakib Al Hasan will not be “harassed unfairly” when he returns Bangladesh for the primary time because the fall of the Awami League authorities of which he was part of. One of the crucial embellished all-rounders in Bangladesh’s historical past, Shakib, was amongst 147 individuals named in a homicide case in Dhaka final month. The 38-year-old grew to become a member of the parliament in January this 12 months.
On August 5, Sheikh Hasina resigned because the prime minister of Bangladesh and fled the nation following the violent protests within the nation led by college students.
At the moment, Shakib was enjoying within the International T20 League in Canada. Following the conclusion of the match, he travelled to Pakistan for the two-match Take a look at sequence. Following Bangladesh’s historic win over Pakistan, Shakib arrived in India for his or her ongoing tour.
Nafees is assured that Shakib will not face any points and feels that there is no such thing as a cause why their skilled star mustn’t play in Bangladesh.
“I feel the honourable chief adviser, legislation adviser, and sports activities adviser have spoken very clearly concerning Shakib Al Hasan. There’s a clear message from the Bangladesh authorities that nobody can be harassed unfairly within the circumstances which were filed. We consider the interim authorities has made its place very clear on Shakib. Until there’s an damage downside or a selection-related challenge, I personally do not see any cause as of now why Shakib Al Hasan mustn’t play in Bangladesh within the dwelling sequence,” Nafees mentioned, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.
In August, Bangladesh’s legislation adviser, Asif Nazrul, additionally expressed hope that Shakib wouldn’t be arrested in reference to the case.
“There’s solely a case filed towards Shakib. I hope he is not going to be arrested. I’ve come to know that the police forces have been requested to indicate as a lot restraint as potential in case one thing unimaginable occurs,” Asif mentioned.
Shakib can be in motion for Bangladesh for the second Take a look at towards India on Friday in Kanpur.
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