WATCH: Shakib Al Hasan has a tiff with a fan; clarifies himself

Shakib Al Hasan captained Bangladesh to the T20I series win against Windies.

Shakib Al Hasan was flimed having a spat with a Bangladesh supporterBangladesh has recently had a successful tour of West Indies, where they defeated the hosts in ODI and T20I series after losing the two-match Test series.

Shakib Al Hasan captained the Bangladesh team in Tests and T20I format, while Mashrafe Mortaza captained the team in ODI format. Shakib had come back into the team after recovering from a finger injury, on which he recently said that a surgery will be required for healing it completely.

He also implied that he might miss out on Bangladesh’s next assignment in the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which will be played in September. He mentioned that he doesn’t wish to take the field without attaining full fitness.

However, Shakib is also known for his controversial outbursts and a video of him having a verbal spat with a Bangladeshi fan. The video has gone viral and received mixed reactions, as some supported Shakib; while some blasted him for his behavior.

Here is the video of Shakib Al Hasan’s spat with the fan:

 

Shakib later took to Facebook to share his side of the story and remarked that he was taken out of context.

Shakib clarified his stance in Bengali and a translation in English was also shared.

He says, “Dear fans and followers, it has come to my notice that a video clip has been uploaded of me and a so-called “fan” arguing in our hotel lobby after a grueling match against the West Indies. The clip does not convey the entire sequence of events and shown out of context.

I, like my teammates, was exhausted after back-to-back matches and just wanted to go back to our rooms. We were carrying our own equipment and bags and my hands were full so I was not in a position to give out autograph at the time. I, along with my teammates, usually try to spend our times with our fans and also share moments by taking selfies and giving out autographs. But fans also need to understand that we are human beings and give our all in the field fighting for our national colors. Are we not allowed to be busy or tired? We understand and appreciate your support for the team and us and we will always give it our all to ensure that we honor it on and off the field. However times like this, sometimes makes the entire struggle and hard work unbearable and difficult to cope with.

My humble request to you is that you don’t take it personally when one of us can’t meet your requests, as the situation we are in might be different from what you are seeing. Please do not rush to make judgment or form opinions about us without trying to understand whether we are in a good mood or bad mood. I love my fans and I play for them whether its for the national team or any other league team, but at the same time I expect respect, love and most importantly understanding form you all. I know some people (who follow me or not) will try to make an issue out of nothing, but this petty mentality needs to change if you expect us to do better. The matches are difficult as it is and we don’t need this added pressure. From one human being to another, thanks for understanding.

Love, Shakib

Here is Shakib’s Facebook post explaining his side of the story: 

 
 

By Jatin Sharma - 10 Aug, 2018

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