In a shocking incident that has brought the intersection of sports and politics into the spotlight, former Bangladesh captain and Member of Parliament Shakib Al Hasan was subjected to explicit verbal abuse during the ongoing Global T20 Canada (GT20) tournament. The incident has drawn widespread attention, particularly given the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh.
Shakib Al Hasan faces verbal abuse during the Global T20 Canada
A video circulating on social media shows the 37-year-old cricketer being questioned about the political situation in Bangladesh, only to be met with a barrage of hostile remarks. The verbal attacks appear to be fueled by the current instability in his home country, where tensions have been escalating due to recent political upheavals.
Shakib, who was elected to the Bangladesh National Assembly as a representative of the ruling Awami League, has found himself in the crosshairs of public frustration. The government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been under fire for its handling of a series of student protests that erupted on August 5, which further exacerbated the nation’s political crisis. As a high-profile figure in both sports and politics, Shakib’s association with the government has made him a target for criticism.
Here is the video:
Shakib Al Hasan is getting booed by the Bangladeshis for his silence in the recent National issue ⚠️
📹 Nabil Ahmed/FB pic.twitter.com/JISTuemvhG
— Cricketangon (@cricketangon) August 6, 2024
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Shakib’s performance in GT20 Canada
The abuse directed at Shakib comes at a time when his on-field performance has been underwhelming. In the current GT20 season, Shakib has struggled to find form. In six matches, he has managed to score only 70 runs, with a disappointing average of 11.66. His bowling, usually a strong suit, has also been below par, with just seven wickets at an average of 16.42 and an economy rate of 5.75.
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