shakib al hasan

December 9, 2025 1:50 PM

Bangladesh’s Shakib wants home farewell series before ending career

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan wants to return home to play a match in all three formats before ending his international career, the 38-year-old said. Considered the greatest cricketer ever produced by Bangladesh, Shakib left the country after the toppling of the Sheikh Hasina-led government last year. The all-rounder had been a member of parliament for the Awami League led by Hasina, whose 15-year rule as prime minister ended with her fleeing to India following deadly protests. "I...

September 27, 2024 12:30 PM

Shakib Al Hasan’s homecoming uncertain as BCB faces security challenges

Bangladeshi all rounder Shakib Al Hasan announced his retirement plan on Thursday, just a day before second and final test match against India in Kanpur. He made an announcement that he wish to play his farewell test match at Mirpur against South Africa next month if Bangladesh Cricket Board assured him security. However, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruque Ahmed said that the BCB cannot provide security for Shakib, saying that the board is not a security agency. BCB Chief’s comm...

September 26, 2024 5:01 PM

Shakib Al Hasan drops bombshell, reveals Kanpur Test against India could be his last

The second test against India this week could be Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's last in this format if he is denied a home farewell next month, the under-pressure player said in an abrupt announcement on Thursday. Shakib was a member of parliament for the Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year rule as prime minister ended in August with her fleeing to India following deadly protests. Shakib is considered the greatest cricketer Bangladesh has produced but his political past ...