Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan said he is ready to return to Bangladesh and face ongoing legal cases if assured “normal security” and protection from harassment. The former captain, absent from Bangladesh since May 2024, also revealed his bank account has been frozen during investigations. Shakib denied wrongdoing in multiple cases and said authorities have found no evidence against him so far.

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has labelled the nation's absence from the 2026 T20 World Cup a "blunder" and a significant setback for cricket-loving Bangladesh. He expressed hope for his own future in the game and praised India's strong talent pipeline, while advocating for a team-first approach for Bangladesh's cricket.

Shakib, 39, had moved to the United States after the country's Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina was removed following a student uprising in 2024. The interim government had barred Shakib from representing Bangladesh

Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 70 guided Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Walking in at 26 for 4, Rizvi, alongside Tristan Stubbs, forged a match-winning 119-run partnership, showcasing remarkable maturity under pressure. The duo's stellar performance secured the chase comfortably.

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has withdrawn his retirement from Test and T20I formats, aiming to play a full series in all three formats before his international career concludes. He has been out of international cricket for over a year due to security concerns and a ban following birthday wishes to a former Prime Minister.

Shakib Al Hasan, a prominent cricketer from Bangladesh, secured a parliamentary seat with an overwhelming victory during a general election that the opposition chose to boycott. The 36-year-old all-rounder, serving as the leader across all formats for the country's cricket team, triumphed over his opponent by an impressive margin of over 150,000 votes in Magura, located in the western town of his constituency, as confirmed by the district's chief administrator, Abu Naser Beg. After the win, Shakib landed himself in hot water after a video of him slapping a fan went viral on social media.

Renowned Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan encountered an awkward moment when he was seen yawning on stage and casually taking selfies with fans during an election campaign. Shakib, 36, has been actively campaigning for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ruling party and the outcome of the elections is almost certain.

From showing his anger to umpires and kicking and smashing stumps during domestic premier league, to getting irritated while taking dis-interested selfies with fans have been a few of Shakib's unwanted moments in recent past. On Tuesday, Shakib was seen grabbing the neck of the man as he tried to take a selfie with him.

Shakib Al Hasan has admitted that extreme physical fatigue pushed him to intentionally chuck during an English County match for Surrey — a move that ultimately led to his bowling suspension. The left-arm spinner was banned from bowling in all competitions governed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after independent testing at Loughborough University in December last year deemed his action illegal.

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared to resume bowling after passing a reassessment of his action. The veteran all-rounder was suspended last December for an illegal action, which sidelined him from the ICC Champions Trophy. He is now eligible to bowl in ODIs and global leagues. The all-rounder had participated in last year's IPL auction and the PSL draft in January but could not find any takers.

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and opener Tamim Iqbal returned as Bangladesh named an 18-man squad on Thursday for their two-match Test series against South Africa in March-April.

A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant for Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan over two bounced cheques linked to his company. The warrant also targets the managing director, while two other officials have been granted bail. Shakib remains in the US due to safety concerns following civil unrest in Bangladesh.

Shakib Al Hasan became the first ever Bangladeshi cricketer to be signed by an English county after Worcestershire roped him as their overseas recruit for next year.

Shakib Al Hasan, unsure where he will go next, has likely decided not to return to Bangladesh for a farewell Test match due to ongoing public anger towards him and safety concerns. He had announced his retirement from Test cricket in September and the BCB had assured his safety.

Jasprit Bumrah's sensational four-wicket haul powered India to their third T20 World Cup title, crushing New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. His historic spell made him the first fast bowler with a four-fer in a knockout match and the leading pacer in T20 World Cup history. India's massive 255/5 set the stage for a dominant victory.

Newly-appointed Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan played down his team's chances at the Asia Cup and said his goal for the tournament is to prepare for the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year.

Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is set to enter politics and run as a candidate in the 2024 general elections in Bangladesh. He will represent the ruling party, the Awami League, if approved. Shakib, a popular cricket star in Bangladesh, has reportedly taken nomination forms for three constituencies. The move follows former cricket captain Mashrafe Mortaza's entry into politics in 2018. The upcoming elections are expected to favor Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth consecutive win, particularly as the opposition has announced a boycott.

Shakib Al Hasan will lead Bangladesh in the second and final Test against the West Indies after captain Mashrafe Mortaza was ruled out with a knee injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Friday.

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and decided to bat against Zimbabwe in their crucial T20 World Cup match here on Sunday.

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to return to international cricket after serving a year-long ban for not reporting a corrupt approach as he was included in Bangladesh's 18-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies beginning here next week.

Bangladesh secured the final spot in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eights after a 21-run victory over Nepal on Monday, thanks to Tanzim Hasan Sakib's exceptional four-wicket haul. The Netherlands were eliminated. Nepal's chase of 107 runs was challenging, but Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh Airee kept them alive. Mustafizur Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan then sealed the game for Bangladesh.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan scored his second century in as many World Cup matches while Liton Das hit an unbeaten 94 as they thumped twice champions West Indies by seven wickets on Monday.

Bangladesh on Wednesday recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan for their squad for all three formats in an upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. Nurul, who last played for Bangladesh in 2018, joins the squad as a back-up for injured wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, said chief selector Minhajul Abedin.

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was recalled to Bangladesh's squad for a two-match T20 series against Afghanistan next month. Shakib missed the side's most recent T20 series against Pakistan last year due to injury.

Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan is set to visit India via the air bubble arrangement signed between the two countries, the High Commission of India in Bangladesh said on Wednesday.

Premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the first cricketer from Bangladesh to be inducted in the MCC World Cricket Committee under the chairmanship of Mike Gatting.

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, banned in October for failing to report a match-fixing attempt, raised almost $24,000 for the country's coronavirus campaign by auctioning the bat he used to score 606 runs at 2019 World Cup. The winning bidder of the bat at the online auction was a New York-based Bangladeshi.

Rohit Sharma and Shakib Al Hasan, two cricketing legends, will compete in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Sharma, known for his strategic batting, has been a key player for India's campaigns, scoring 963 runs in 39 matches with an average of 34.39 and a strike rate of 127.88. Al Hasan, on the other hand, has been equally influential for Bangladesh.