Bangladesh authorities say Shakib Al Hasan will not play cricket again following an incident tied to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, according to reports. Shakib has said he will return to his home country to face trial if his safety is assured.
The reports describe a dispute around Shakib’s departure from international cricket and the circumstances that followed. While both outlets note Shakib’s willingness to go back to face legal proceedings under specific safety conditions, Bangladesh is presented as taking a firm stance against a cricket comeback. The difference in emphasis lies in the focus on Shakib’s stated next steps versus the official position that his playing career is effectively over, regardless of whether he returns for trial.
Overall, the outlets agree that Shakib speaks of returning for trial if protected, but that Bangladesh is not considering his return to the sport.
