Turbulent Times for Shakib Al Hasan Amid Political Chaos in Bangladesh

Shakib Al Hasan's farewell plans for cricket are disrupted amid political unrest in Bangladesh. Protests erupted as fans opposed his ban from a Test match, complicated by his political involvement and legal issues. Turmoil continues following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ousting and an interim government's rise.

In a dramatic turn of events, Shakib Al Hasan's farewell from international cricket has been overshadowed by political turmoil and fan protests in Bangladesh. On Sunday, during a tense demonstration in Dhaka, a group of individuals attacked Shakib's supporters with sticks, but military and law enforcement swiftly restored order, according to eyewitnesses.

Shakib, who recently joined the Awami League and filed his candidacy for the Magura-1 parliamentary seat, has been enmeshed in political controversies after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ousting in a student-led movement. The Bangladesh Cricket Board had agreed to his request to play against South Africa, but government advisories have hindered his return.

The attacks on his fans outside Mirpur stadium follow a tumultuous political landscape, with the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus grappling with allegations against Awami League leaders. Meanwhile, the BCB, amid leadership changes, named Phil Simmons the new head coach after suspending Chandika Hathurusinghe. Shakib's legal entanglements add another layer of complexity to an already fraught situation in Bangladesh's cricket and political arenas.

(With inputs from agencies.)