NEW DELHI: Bangladesh cricket gamers have proven assist for teammate Shakib Al Hasan, who faces a homicide allegation linked to latest political unrest that resulted within the ousting of former premier Sheikh Hasina. The accusation comes from Rafiqul Islam, whose son was reportedly amongst these killed throughout the unrest. Regardless of the allegations, Shakib not too long ago performed an important function in Bangladesh’s historic 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
Shakib, 37, is just not solely a outstanding cricket participant but in addition a former lawmaker for Hasina’s Awami League occasion.The homicide case in opposition to him emerged amid weeks of student-led protests that pressured Hasina to flee to India on August 5, ending her 15-year tenure. Her rule was marked by accusations of human rights abuses, together with mass detentions and extrajudicial killings of political opponents.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto devoted the win, which was Bangladesh’s first-ever Take a look at victory over Pakistan, to those that misplaced their lives within the protests.
“He is been elevating the title of Bangladesh on this planet for 17 lengthy years,” Shanto wrote on Fb. He additionally expressed hope for a brighter future in Bangladesh, stating, “Such a case in opposition to Shakib bhai is sudden. Within the new Bangladesh, all of us need to see one thing new. I hope all of the darkness will go off and new gentle will come.”
Shakib, 37, is just not solely a outstanding cricket participant but in addition a former lawmaker for Hasina’s Awami League occasion.The homicide case in opposition to him emerged amid weeks of student-led protests that pressured Hasina to flee to India on August 5, ending her 15-year tenure. Her rule was marked by accusations of human rights abuses, together with mass detentions and extrajudicial killings of political opponents.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto devoted the win, which was Bangladesh’s first-ever Take a look at victory over Pakistan, to those that misplaced their lives within the protests.
“He is been elevating the title of Bangladesh on this planet for 17 lengthy years,” Shanto wrote on Fb. He additionally expressed hope for a brighter future in Bangladesh, stating, “Such a case in opposition to Shakib bhai is sudden. Within the new Bangladesh, all of us need to see one thing new. I hope all of the darkness will go off and new gentle will come.”
Veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim shared related sentiments, exhibiting solidarity with Shakib on social media.
“As a teammate and a brother, I will likely be there throughout his robust instances, and I don’t assist the false allegations made in opposition to him as a result of I do know he would by no means have interaction in inhumane actions,” Rahim said.
Shakib has but to publicly handle the homicide allegation. The staff’s morale stays excessive following their maiden Take a look at win over Pakistan, achieved below difficult situations on a flat Rawalpindi pitch.
The second and ultimate Take a look at of the sequence will even be performed in Rawalpindi, beginning Friday.
