Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan wins Parliament seat

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Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan wins Parliament seat


Image Source : X @SAIFAHMED Shakib Al Hasan (centre) wins Parliamentary polls.

Bangladesh cricket workforce’s captain Shakib Al Hasan gained a Parliament seat within the common elections performed within the nation on Sunday, January 7. Shakib, who contested from Magura-1 for Awami League, registered a landslide victory within the common polls boycotted by the opposition. 

Shakib prevailed over his closest rival – Kazi Rezaul Hossain by a margin of 1,50,000 votes as Hossain secured 45,993 votes. He took a depart from cricket for the election marketing campaign. Speaking forward of the polls, the veteran star mentioned that was not having any critical obstacles however was nonetheless anxious. “The competition and challenges are always there, be it a small team or big team,” he instructed AFP.

Notably, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has additionally secured yet one more time period with the Awami League. Her social gathering gained 200 out of the 300 seats within the Parliament regardless of counting remains to be happening after the tip of Sunday ballot. An election fee spokesman instructed media that Awami League could be known as because the winner. “We can call Awami League winner with the already available results but the final announcement will be made after the end of the counting of votes in the rest of the constituencies,” the spokesperson instructed media. 

Shakib was final seen in motion within the ODI World Cup 2023, the place he led his workforce to an eight-placed end. While the Bangla Tigers marked one other underwhelming event, the end was sufficient to see the Asian nation safe a spot within the Champions Trophy, whereas the likes of Sri Lanka and Netherlands have missed out. 

After the World Cup, Bangladesh confronted New Zealand in two totally different excursions – one at dwelling and the opposite away. However, Shakib was not a part of any of the assignments. 





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