Bangladesh's Cricket Conundrum: Shakib's Future and the Politics of Sport The latest development in the tangled tale of former Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has left fans, pundits, and politicians alike scratching their heads.
Following his appearance at a media event with ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina – a convicted fugitive – the government has effectively ruled out any prospect of Shakib returning to play for Bangladesh.
This move is not unexpected, given the government's growing unease with Shakib's connections to Hasina's Awami League party and its alleged human rights abuses.