Shakib Al Hasan has been one of the finest all-rounders in international cricket. He has been involved in various on-field cricketing controversies with umpires and players as well. However, this time he was charged with a serious case outside the cricketing field. The Bangladesh cricketer has landed in trouble after being named in a murder case in his home country.
As per reports, the former captain has been accused of murdering Rubel Islam. As his father Rafiqul Islam has filed a complaint against the cricketer. The former was murdered on the 5th of August. There has been another big name that is involved in the matter is former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. There are various reports that the former PM is also involved in the same. However, amidst all the chaos in Bangladesh, she resigned and flew away to India for safety.
Shakib is currently part of the team in the ongoing Test series against Pakistan in Pakistan. Both sides are involved in their all-important WTC 2023-25 cycle. It is known to everyone that the cricketer is also into politics. He won for Awami League. He contested from his constituency of the western town of Magura. Shakib won by receiving 185,388 votes, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.
Shakib Al Hasan to end up behind bars
Will Shakib Al Hasan end up in jail after the investigation? This is not the first instance that any cricketer has been involved in some controversy and has ended up in jail. Previously Pakistan Prime Minister and 1992 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan is also in jail. If proven guilty Shakib’s cricketing career which is nearing its end will not have a farewell ending to his iconic cricket career.
Apart from Shakib and the former PM 156 names are involved in the murder case and the names have come through to the investigation department. They will surely look into the matter and bring out the real culprit. Shakib should now focus on cricket and whenever his turn arrives to provide his statement regarding this he should provide it.
