Bangladesh’s sports advisor, Asif Mahmud, has confirmed that Shakib Al Hasan will no longer be allowed to play for the national team, as the former captain was “intricately involved with Awami League’s politics,” ESPNcricinfo reported.

Shakib served as an Awami League member of parliament. However, his tenure was cut short when the Hasina government was toppled in a student-led revolution in August 2024, prompting Sheikh Hasina to flee to India on August 5.

Mahmud’s strong reaction came after Hasan posted on social media wishing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her birthday.

Asif responded with a cryptic message that seemed to reference Shakib, saying, “All of you have abused me a lot for not rehabilitating one person. But I was right. End of the discussion.”

Shakib went next, po

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