BCB Backs Shakib Amid Legal Issues

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided that veteran cricketer Shakib Al Hasan will continue to play for the national team despite being named in a First Information Report (FIR) related to a murder case during recent anti-government protests. BCB President Faruque Ahmed confirmed that Shakib would remain in the squad until proven guilty, and the board is prepared to provide him with legal assistance if necessary. Shakib will participate in a four-day match for Surrey in England to regain form in red-ball cricket before joining the Bangladesh team for a series in India starting September 19. Legal notices demanding Shakib's removal from the team have been dismissed by the BCB, which cited the initial stage of the investigation as grounds for allowing him to play. Despite the controversy, Shakib's recent performances, including pivotal contributions to Bangladesh's first Test win in Pakistan, have been praised by teammates and officials.