Calling Shakib Al Hasan a ‘spoiled and rotten person’, the adviser says the former Bangladesh captain can also return to face allegations

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and Tawhid Hridoy missed out on Lanka Premier League glory as Galle Gallants ended Jaffna Kings' reign with a five-wicket victory in the final on Saturday.

Bangladesh said on that Friday former star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan had no prospect of returning to play after he joined a media event with ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, a convicted fugitive.

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, an ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said he is ready to return from a two-year exile, face trial on charges including murder, and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety

Hridoy blazed an unbeaten 54 off just 21 balls, reaching his half-century in only 20 deliveries, the quickest fifty of this season's LPL.

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan believes Nahid Rana's injury-enforced absence from the upcoming Test series in Australia is a significant blow not only for Bangladesh but for the hosts as well.

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and pacer Hasan Mahmud were picked by separate franchises in the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) Players' Draft on Monday.

The tournament will also mark Shakib’s return to competitive cricket. The left-arm all-rounder last played an official T20 match in January while representing MI Emirates in the ILT20.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has expressed hope of returning home by the end of this year, while also reflecting that entering politics during his playing career may not have been the ideal decision.

Shakib also expressed optimism about the team’s current trajectory, particularly after their recent success against New Zealand.

Having spoken to Shakib, Bashar stressed concerns over match readiness.

"I miss the country immensely. I hope to return soon, and it will certainly feel great when that happens."

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday appointed former captain Habibul Bashar as new chief selector in a four-member selection panel.

With Pakistan scheduled to arrive on March 9 for a three-match ODI series, anticipation is mounting over whether Shakib could return during the tour.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque said today that Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza would be welcomed back to cricket if they can resolve the legal proceedings against them.

The Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) one-day tournament gets underway in Bogra and Rajshahi on Monday, and ahead of the competition South Zone head coach Mohammed Ashraful spoke about all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s availability for the national side.

Former national football team captain Aminul Haque has called for a resolution to the murder cases filed against star cricketers Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, expressing hope that the duo can return to Bangladesh’s cricketing landscape.

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Bangladesh senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin, believes star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is still very much needed in the national setup.

Shakib has not returned to Bangladesh since July 2024 following the fall of the Awami League government on August 5.