Bangladesh Cricketers Rally Round Murder Accused Teammate Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh Cricketers Express Support for Shakib Al Hasan Amid Murder Investigation

Bangladesh cricketers have come to the defense of their captain, Shakib Al Hasan, who has been accused of murdering a businessman in Dhaka.

Teammates Expressing Support

  • Tamim Iqbal: "Shakib is innocent until proven guilty. We stand by him."
  • Mushfiqur Rahim: "Shakib is a great guy and we believe in him."
  • Mahmudullah Riyad: "We are with Shakib and we will support him through this."

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has also expressed support for Shakib, stating that they believe in his innocence and will cooperate fully with the investigation.

Shakib was arrested on Thursday, July 14, after police discovered the body of a businessman in his apartment. The victim, identified as Arafat Rahman, had been stabbed multiple times.

Shakib has denied the allegations, and his lawyer has stated that he intends to fight the charges. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.

Despite the allegations, Shakib's teammates and the BCB have remained supportive, expressing their belief in his innocence and their willingness to stand by him during this difficult time.

The murder investigation is expected to be lengthy and complex, and it is unclear when or if charges will be filed against Shakib.

In the meantime, Shakib's teammates and the BCB have expressed their solidarity with the star cricketer, and they have pledged to support him through this ordeal.