The legendary and former Bangladesh captain, Shakib Al Hasan, is facing legal trouble after a Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant against him on January 19. Many times have surrounded his career.

Shakib is currently in Dubai due to the political unrest in Bangladesh. He retired from T20Is after the 2024 T20 World Cup but expressed interest in playing in the Champions Trophy 2025. However, he was not included in the squad following his bowling suspension in both domestic and international cricket.

Bangladesh Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Shakib Al Hasan in Fraud Case

According to reports, Shakib Al Hasan is facing legal trouble after IFIC Bank filed a case against him and three others on December 15, accusing them of failing to honor their commitment to transfer BDT 4.14 crore (around INR 3 crore) through two cheques. .

A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against Shakib in this case. The decision was issued by Ziadur Rahman Additional Chief Metropolitan and named Shakib, along with his company, Al Hasan Agro Farm Ltd., Shahgir Hussain, director Imdadul Haque, and Malaikar Begum.

Referring to the matter, Cricbuzz said that “it also involved Shakib’s company, Al Hasan Agro Farm Ltd., Managing Director Gazi Shahagir Hossein, and directors Emdadul Haque and Malaikar Begum. Shakib’s company borrowed money from the IFIC Bank branch in Banani on various occasions. . The checks in question were issued to repay a portion of the loans but were dishonored for insufficient funds.”

Shakib Al Hasan Won Magura-1 Constituency in January 2024 Uncontested Elections

Shakib Al Hasan, the former cricketer of Bangladesh, has faced a lot of scrutiny because of his politics. He is likely to return to Bangladesh soon. Shakib entered politics in 2023, joining the Awami League, and won the Magura-1 constituency in an uncontested election in January 2024.

However, the 37-year-old’s political involvement has led to criminal charges, including a murder charge amid the riots. His association with the Awami League has made him a target under the current government’s leadership.

Shakib Al Hasan Played For National Team In Test Against India In Kanpur

Shakib Al Hasan last played for the national team in a test match against India in Kanpur last year. He had an impressive Test career with 4609 runs, five centuries, and 246 wickets in 71 Test matches.

He made his international debut in 2006 in an ODI against Zimbabwe. Shakib has scored 7570 runs, nine centuries, and 317 wickets in 247 ODIs. In T20Is, he scored 2551 runs and took 149 wickets. Shakib is the only all-rounder to be ranked in the top 3 of the ICC Player Rankings in all three formats.

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