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Recently, Shakib Al Hasan has been making headlines more for his anger than his cricket. The Bangladesh captain, known for videos of him confronting umpires and expressing his frustration by kicking the stumps, has once again found himself in trouble. This time before winning the Parliament elections, this happened when he slapped a fan. In the video, Shakib can be seen getting accidentally pushed by a fan, which leads to an angry reaction and he swiftly slaps the person hard on the face.
Reports suggest that the incident took place at a polling booth where Shakib had come to cast his vote. The video, though does not give a clear picture of Shakib’s reaction, but highlights the chaotic situation as he was surrounded by people. Although it is not clear from the footage the actions of the fan that angered Shakib, it is clear that the cricketer believed he needed to take control of the situation.
Two days ago, in a viral video, Shakib was seen sitting on a stage as fans approached him for selfies. While fulfilling his requests, there was a clear lack of enthusiasm on his face, which showed that he was not too happy with the constant selfie interruptions.
Watch the video below:
On Sunday, Shakib secured a parliamentary seat in the general election, a significant victory despite a boycott by the opposition. The 36-year-old all-rounder, who captains the national team in all formats, triumphed over his rival in Magura constituency with a landslide lead of over 150,000 votes, as confirmed by the district’s chief administrator Abu Naser Baig. Baig highlighted the remarkable support Shakib received, calling the win a “huge victory”.
Shakib’s big win
As a candidate of the ruling Awami League party led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Shakib’s success was expected, especially after the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) had decided to boycott the election. Despite the lack of immediate comments from the cricketer, there is widespread expectation that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will secure a fifth term in power.
Before the election, Shakib acknowledged the absence of serious handicaps, but felt concerned about the competition. He stressed the constant challenges and compared them to the challenges faced in cricket, irrespective of the size of the team. “There is always competition and challenges, whether it is a small team or a big team,” he said.
To focus on his political campaign, Shakib temporarily stepped away from cricket, allaying concerns about his ability to balance both roles. Strongly responding to doubts about his commitment, he asked, “Have I retired? If I have not retired, where does this question come from?”
According to the International Cricket Council, Shakib’s fame extends beyond politics, as he remains the only man to hold the number one all-rounder ranking in all three formats of cricket simultaneously. His journey began as a teenager when he joined the country’s premier sports academy and made his international debut in 2006 as a batting all-rounder at the age of 19.
The following year, he shot to stardom with a remarkable half-century against India in the World Cup, a win that was applauded by Bangladeshi fans. However, as well as his cricketing achievements, Shakib has gained a reputation for occasional ill-discipline, marked by a rebellious streak that included threatening a spectator with the bat and three penalties for a lewd gesture towards a television crew. Including banning of matches.
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