A bunch of followers calling for Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to play in a farewell Take a look at towards South Africa had been attacked by rival protesters wielding sticks and bamboo on Sunday, police stated.
Shakib was a member of parliament for the Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year rule as prime minister resulted in August together with her fleeing to India following lethal protests.
Shakib, 37, has not been within the nation for the reason that protests started in July however the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had assured him he wouldn’t be harassed on his return.
He was attributable to play in his last Take a look at match towards South Africa in Dhaka beginning Monday however has not returned house following public anger over his silence in the course of the lethal protests.
Shakib earlier expressed his remorse for not addressing the protests earlier however urged his supporters to attend the match.
Police stated hassle started exterior the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Cricket Stadium when protesters against Shakib’s return for the match attacked his supporters.
“Military personnel rapidly got here and introduced the state of affairs underneath management,” a police official stated.
Thought to be one of many best cricketers in Bangladesh’s historical past, Shakib’s political background complicates his state of affairs, particularly with an interim authorities managing the transition of energy.
He introduced his retirement from Take a look at cricket in September, concluding a outstanding profession that features 71 Take a look at matches, 247 ODIs, and 129 T20Is, amassing 14,730 runs and taking 712 wickets.