Colombo, Aug. 8 -- Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said he is ready to return to the country and face the court proceedings against him if the government provides assurances over his security.

Shakib, who has not returned to Bangladesh since May 2024, is currently in Sri Lanka representing Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League. He was among 147 people against whom charges were filed in connection with an alleged murder during the protests in Bangladesh last year.

"If I get the clearance from the government that my security will be ensured, I am happy to go back, face the court trial and everything that's needed to be done," Shakib told Reuters, as per Cricinfo. "I know I haven't done anything. It's a laughable case."

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