Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement. He called a sudden press conference on Thursday and said that his last Test will be against South Africa in Mirpur. He is part of the Bangladesh squad on the tour of India, although there are doubts over his playing the Kanpur Test.
The 37-year-old Bangladeshi all-rounder said- 'I have expressed my desire to play the last Test in Mirpur before my board. They are also trying to get me back home, if not Kanpur Test against India will be my last match. Shakib said- 'I can go to my country, but I don't know what will happen to me there.'
Shakib has been accused of killing a protesting student, although he has a long history of controversy.
Shakib, struggling from CSC, plays with a black string around his neck Shakib Al Hasan has been suffering from Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSC) for the past few days. This is a condition in which fluid collects under the retina. which obstructs vision. Because of this problem, Shakib tied a black thread around his neck in the first Test against India in Chennai and was seen choking him with his mouth. He devised this method himself.
Shakib could only score 32 runs in the first innings of the first Test against India and 25 runs in the second innings. He did not get any wicket in this Test played in Chennai.
Shakib announced his retirement by calling the media before the second Test.
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.
At the time of Rubel's murder, Shakib Al Hasan was playing in the Global T20 League in Canada.
Shakib was a minister in Hasina's government Shakeel 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, while 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.
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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