Shakib Al Hasan in trouble as BCB receives legal notice to ban all-rounder from all forms, decision likely after…

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is currently in danger due to his involvement in a murder case. Recently, Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Sajib Mahmood Alam, representing another Supreme Court lawyer Md Rafinur Rahman, has sent a legal notice to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) demanding Shakib's presence in the country during the investigation.

Under International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations, a national team is prohibited from fielding a player who is involved in an ongoing criminal case. Despite this, Shakib has continued to play in the current two-match Test series against Pakistan. Although he has been asked to return to Bangladesh, it is uncertain whether he will comply with the request.

Since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, the BCB has been facing difficulties in functioning effectively. While they work to restore stability, Shakib's return to Bangladesh may be delayed. The Daily Star has reported that no deadline has been set for Shakib's return, so he can still play in the series against Pakistan.

Rumours have it that Shakib is planning a trip to India after the Pakistan series. BCB director Nazmul Abedeen Fahim has confirmed that Shakib has made himself available for selection. However, his participation could be in jeopardy due to the ongoing criminal case against him.

After a meeting with the board at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, BCB President Faruque confirmed that they had not received the communication yet, but assured that a decision on Shakib's participation would be taken before the second Test against Pakistan on August 30 in Rawalpindi.

“Let me say something about Shakib. A case has been filed. We have not received any legal notice yet. An FIR (First Information Letter) has been issued in the case and later there will be an investigation and after that the case will develop in one direction or the other,” Faruque told reporters after the meeting.

On August 22, Shakib was charged with the murder of textile worker Md Rubel. Besides Shakib and former Prime Minister Hasina, numerous other people are implicated in the case.

Shakib has not commented on the matter, instead focusing on his international cricket commitments. In the first Test against Pakistan, he took one wicket and scored 15 runs. The match is likely to end in a draw unless there is a dramatic turn of events on the final day.

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