The star Bangladesh cricket team’s all-rounder, Shakib al Hasan is ready to enter the world of politics. After serving the country in cricket, he is ready to serve the nation in this aspect as well. He needs approval before he will represent Awami League, a current ruling party. A few other cricketers have entered politics before as well. Shakib al Hasan also took the step to dive into this. Today, we will give you all the information regarding this. So let’s dive into it quickly.
Cricketers entering into politics
Over the years, we have seen some other cricketers entering into the field of politics. A former Pakistani captain, Imran Khan became the Prime Minister of the Country. Indian cricketers like Kirti Azad, M Azharuddin, Chetan Chauhan, etc become members of Parliament. Players from other countries like Sri Lanka also turned into politicians.
In India, in the recent past, players like Manoj Tiwari, Gautam Gambhir, Navjot Singh Sidhu, etc have also entered politics. Not just the cricketers, so many other sports personalities from all around the world have entered the field of politics.
Mashrafe Mortaza also entered politics
Shakib al Hasan is not the only Bangladeshi cricketer who is entering politics. A former Bangladesh cricket team captain, Mashrafa Mortaza also entered politics in 2018 and became a lawmaker in the country. Maybe, Mortaza’s decision also influenced Shakib to take this step.
Shakib al Hasan to represent Awami League
If approved, the star all-rounder will represent the ruling party, Awami League. According to the reports, Shakib al Hasan has taken three constituencies’ nomination forms.
As stated by Awami League joint secretary general Bahauddin Nasim, Shakib al Hasan has taken nomination forms to run for office in three constituencies.
Shakib al Hasan’s popularity will help him
Shakib al Hasan is a celebrity in Bangladesh and he is very popular among the youth of the country. This popularity will help him get ahead in the elections. And he can use this fame to revolutionize the country’s youth.
Elections in Bangladesh are scheduled for January of next year, and the main opposition has already announced a boycott.
Upcoming elections to favour Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina, the current PM (Prime Minister) of Bangladesh has already won three times before. And this time around as well, it seems like she will win it for the 4th time. Especially when the opposition announcing a boycott already. Opposition parties accused Sheikh Hasina of election fraud and rigging in the previous two elections.
Shakib needs approval from the PM’s parliamentary board
Shakib al Hasan needs candidature approval from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s parliamentary board. Only then he can take the next step to get into the race to become a lawmaker officially.
Shakib al Hasan is positive about getting a party ticket from his hometown or the capital. His hometown is Magura in the southwestern district and his capital is Dhaka.
A good step taken by Shakib al Hasan?
We have to believe that it is a good move by Shakib to enter into politics. He is a well-known public figure in the country and people listen to him as well. He can use this to make a change in the country and it will also inspire others to take a step and come into politics as well.
Shakib has been playing for the country since 2006. He is already 36 and in the last stage of his career. And he might serve the country in another capacity than cricket.
Conclusion
Bangladesh Cricket Team led by Shakib al Hasan team hasn’t done enough in the ICC World Cup 2023. They only managed to win only 2 games out of 9 in the tournament. His performance individually is also not up to his standard. He will look to rectify himself in the later stages of the tournament. But right now, his main focus will be on the upcoming general elections.
Let’s see how Shakib does in his new aspect of life. What is your opinion on this one? Comment your opinion below in the comment section.
