Shakib Al Hasan's big decision, after cricket he will now enter the election field

 

The performance of the Bangladeshi cricket team in the World Cup 2023 was quite disappointing and captain Shakib Al Hasan was held responsible for this. The people of the country were so angry with him that they even beat him up as soon as he was seen in public. Even in the World Cup, Shakib was in the news due to some of his decisions and now he has taken a decision due to which he has again come into the limelight.

After making a splash on the cricket pitch, Shakib is now ready to enter the election pitch. He will participate in his country's 12th parliamentary elections to be held next year. After receiving confirmation of his nomination from Awami League, Shakib will contest from Magura-1 constituency, his home district. For information, let us tell you that general elections in Bangladesh are to be held on January 7 next year.

In such a situation, it will be interesting to see whether after earning name on the cricket pitch, Shakib is able to hoist the flag in the elections also or not. He will not be the first player to enter politics from the Bangladesh cricket circuit. In the last elections, former captain Mashrafe Murtaza had become MP from Narail. BCB President Nazmul Hasan took over as MP in 2009.

His decision to contest the elections may have a potential impact on his cricket duties as he may not be able to serve the Bangladesh cricket team when he campaigns. Bangladesh has to play a two-match Test series against New Zealand at home from 28 November to 10 December. After this they will have to travel to New Zealand for six limited overs matches from December 11 to December 31. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see whether he will be able to play in New Zealand despite the voting campaign or not. In the ODI World Cup 2023, Bangladesh team finished eighth under the captaincy of Shakib.