Bangladesh is currently on a tour of India and a 2-match test series was played between these two teams, in which the Indian team whitewashed Bangladesh 2-0. The second Test was played in Kanpur where India won the match by 7 wickets. With this, the Test career of Bangladesh's ace cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has also ended. He announced his retirement before the second test.
It is known that Shakib has retired from T20 International. Along with this, he said that he wants to play the last test of his career against South Africa in his country i.e. Bangladesh but till now he has not been promised security. In such a situation, now Kanpur test could be his last test.
Shakib can live in America
But he has been accused of murder. In such a situation, they are also worried about their security and fear of arrest in their country. Shakib has not been promised security yet. In such a situation, he does not think of returning to his country. Shakib can stay in India for a few days and then in America with his family.
Let us tell you here that recently there has been a coup in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the country and came to India after the protests. Shakib is also associated with the Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina. He also became an MP from this party. There is a lot of anger against this party in Bangladesh.
Shakib did not get security guarantee
Shakib, while talking to reporters before the Kanpur Test, said that Temanam has no problem in playing on his home ground. But security should be as per the situation. There may be problems in their return. Shakib wishes that he should no longer live in Bangladesh. He will go to America with his family.
On Shakib's security demand, Bangladesh's sports advisor Asif Mahmood said that Shakib has two identities. Cricketer and politician. Shakib looks like a safe cricketer but people have a problem with his political identity. If people are angry with them then it is difficult to say about their safety.
charged with murder
A case of murder was registered against Shakib Al Hasan during the coup itself. According to media reports, Rafiqul Islam, father of deceased Rubel, has filed a case against Shakib at Edbor Police Station in Dhaka. Rubel was a textile worker who died during a demonstration.
Apart from Shakib, other accused include former PM Sheikh Hasina, Obaidul Quader and 154 others. About 400-500 unknown people have also been made accused. On 5 August, Rubel reportedly participated in a protest march on the Ring Road in Edbor. During the rally, someone allegedly opened fire on the crowd as part of a planned criminal conspiracy. Meanwhile Rubel died.