Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is the leading all-rounder of his era, whose laundry list of achievements is rivalled only by his disciplinary infractions and his brief political career under his country's loathed ex-leader.

By Ian Omoro Bangladesh senior all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from Twenty20 international cricket and stated his intention to conclude

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan might play his last test match against India amid political upheaval at home. Shakib, who is also a former member of parliament, announced his retirement from T20 Internationals and expressed uncertainty about his return to Bangladesh due to safety concerns.

Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Faruque Ahmed discusses Shakib Al Hasan's security concerns and his desire to retire from Test cricket in Mirpur.

The second test against India this week could be Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's last in this format if he is denied a home farewell next month, the under-pressure player said in an abrupt announcement on Thursday.

Shakib Al Hasan, played his first Test against India all the way back in May 2007 at Chattogram and has since played 70 Tests for Bangladesh

The second test against India this week could be Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's last in this format if he is denied a home farewell next month, the under-pressure player said in an abrupt announcement on Thursday.

Bangladesh ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan, facing prosecution at home for his relationship with the country's former leader, said Thursday he would retire from international cricket by March next year. Shakib is facing murder charges at home,