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Bangladesh’s cricket captain, Shakib Al Hasan, has clinched a Parliament seat in the country’s recent general elections. Shakib, who took a hiatus from cricket to campaign for the Awami League, contested from Magura-1 and emerged victorious by a substantial margin. He garnered a staggering 1,50,000 votes more than his closest competitor, Kazi Rezaul Hossain.
The seasoned all-rounder expressed his sentiments about the electoral journey, acknowledging the inherent challenges. “The competition and challenges are always there, be it a small team or big team,” .
In a parallel political development, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League secured a robust mandate, winning 200 out of the 300 parliamentary seats. Although official results are pending due to ongoing vote counting, an election commission spokesperson confirmed the Awami League’s significant lead.
Shakib, known as the best all-rounder of the past decade, led Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup 2023, where the team secured an eighth-placed finish. Following the World Cup, Shakib took a temporary leave of absence from cricket to pursue his political ambitions, dispelling retirement rumors during his campaign.
Addressing speculations about his retirement from cricket, Shakib dispelled any notions during his political campaign. “Did I retire?” he questioned rhetorically. “If I haven’t retired, then where does this question come from?”
His absence from recent cricket engagements against New Zealand further emphasized his commitment to his political endeavors. With an illustrious cricket career
