Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto declared on Thursday, September 5, that his team will stand firmly behind star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan if any discussions arise regarding the murder accusations filed against him once the team returns from Pakistan. The accusations were brought by Rafiqul Islam, who filed a case at Dhaka’s Adabor police station, alleging his son’s murder amid the political unrest in the country. The charges also named Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has since fled the country, and other prominent lawmakers.
Hossain expressed the team’s unwavering support for Shakib, praising his dedication and passion for the game. “Every player supports Shakib Bhai. We all know how dedicated he is to playing and how passionate he is about the game. He always thinks of the team first,” Hossain said, emphasizing the unity of the squad during this challenging time.
Despite the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) rules prohibiting players with criminal charges from participating in international matches, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not taken any action, stating that the investigation is still in its early stages. Shakib, who was previously a lawmaker in the Sheikh Hasina government, played both Tests in Pakistan and is set to feature in a County Championship game for Surrey.
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Bangladesh Prepares for Upcoming India Series
Fresh off their historic first-ever Test series win in Pakistan, the Bangladesh team is now gearing up for their next challenge against India. Hossain noted that the team’s confidence is high, but they will need to formulate a new strategy to take on the formidable Indian side in the upcoming series, which kicks off on September 19 in Chennai.
“The series against India will definitely be challenging, and we need to come up with a new plan. If we give our best performance, we can achieve good results,” Hossain remarked.
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