Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has apologized for remaining silent during the Bangladesh student agitation. Not only this, Shakib has made his stand clear on this matter for the first time. The 37-year-old Shakib also sought support for the farewell Test against South Africa at home ground Mirpur in a social post on Wednesday. The match will be played between October 21 and 25.
Earlier, Bangladesh's youth and sports advisor, Asif Mahmood Shojib Bhuyan insisted that Shakib must clarify his position before seeking security. Shakib was also accused of involvement in a murder case last month. Sheikh Hasina was overthrown in this student movement.
Shakib Al Hasan's Facebook post. He wrote the message in Bengali language.
Gujarati translation of Shakib Al Hasan's post… 'First, I respectfully remember all those students who sacrificed their lives or were injured while leading the anti-discrimination student movement. I offer my deepest tributes and condolences to them and their families, although no amount of sacrifice can ever fully compensate for the loss of loved ones, the pain of losing a child or a sibling is irreplaceable. For those of you who have been hurt or disappointed by my silence at this critical time, I accept your feelings and sincerely apologize. If I were in your situation, I would probably feel the same way.
As you know, I will be playing my last match soon. I want you all to join me in my final match, the final chapter of this story. I want to stand up and say goodbye to all of you. I hope, and I don't just hope, I believe that in this final moment, you will all stand with me. You will all be there to close the story, a story where the real hero is not me, but all of you.'
Announced his retirement 14 days ago Shakib announced his retirement 14 days ago on September 26. He said before the Kanpur Test that Mirpur will be my last Test against South Africa.
Shakib held a surprise press conference on Thursday, September 26.
Shakib accused of murder According to a Daily Star report, Rafiqul Islam said that on August 5, his son Rubel was protesting in the ring road area of Adabar. In which many other students were also involved along with Rubel. 147 people, including Shakib, are accused of ordering firing on the agitators. Many accused were also involved in the firing.
Rubel was injured during the shooting, was hospitalized, but died 2 days later. After which the father lodged a complaint in the police station.
Shakib Al Hasan announcing his retirement before the Kanpur Test.
Shakib was a minister in Hasina's government Shakib became an MP this year. He was a minister in Sheikh Hasina's government. Sheikh Hasina had to resign from her post after violent protests in the country. He also had to leave the country. After Hasina's resignation, Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus has assumed the post of chief adviser in Bangladesh's interim government.
Rubel was killed on August 7, Shakib was in Canada According to PTI, Rafiqul Ismala's son Rubel was killed on August 7 during the agitation. Shakib has been made accused number 27 or 28 in the FIR. Reports also revealed that Shakib was not in Bangladesh during the August 5 protest.
Shakib went to Canada during the violent protests in Bangladesh. Shakib participated in the Global T20 League held in Canada from July 26 to August 9. Not only this, before July 26 he was playing Major League Cricket in America.
At the time of Rubel's murder, Shakib Al Hasan was playing in the Global T20 League in Canada.
Shakib's deep connection with controversies The star all-rounder from Bangladesh is often in the news for controversies on and off the field. In April this year, he had a scuffle with the ground staff. Tried to take away his phone and even threatened to slap him. Apart from this, he has clashed many times with the opposing team players and umpires on the field.
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