bcb chief cleared bangladesh cricket board not responsible for shakib al hasan security

Dhaka: Bangladesh Cricket Board President Farooq Ahmed has made it clear that the board cannot assure the personal safety of legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan due to the ongoing cases in the country against him. 37-year-old Shakib on Thursday announced his retirement from T20 International with immediate effect. Along with this, he said that if he is assured of security upon returning home, he would like to play his farewell Test match against South Africa on home ground in October.

What did the board chairman say?

According to Bangladeshi newspapers, Farooq Ahmed said, 'Shakib's security is not in the hands of the board. The Board cannot provide personal security to any individual. It is up to them to take the decision on returning. Their security has to come from the highest levels of the government. BCB is not a security agency like police or rapid action battalion. We have not talked to anyone (in the government) about him. His case is pending in the court, so we can't really do much about it.

Shakib was named as an accused in a murder case during the political unrest in Bangladesh. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to step down due to political unrest. Shakib was a member of parliament from his party Awami League. Shakib had said on Thursday that if his home board does not organize a farewell match for him at home, then the second match against India here will be his last Test.
There is a possibility that he will represent the team in the Champions Trophy to be hosted by Pakistan. Farooq said, 'Nothing would be better than this if he plays his last match on home ground. Shakib is facing difficult times. I have not talked to him about retirement. If he believes that this is the right time to retire, then I respect his decision.