, Dec. 8 -- Shakib Al Hasan, who lives out of country after the fall of his political party Awami League from the government facing a mass uprising last year, has said he remains hopeful of playing for Bangladesh again and wants to end his international career with a full series on home soil across all three formats.

Many observers believe Shakib's international career for Bangladesh effectively ended after he last played during the team's tour of India in 2024. Following the political changes later that year, the former Bangladesh captain has remained outside the country.

Shakib was a member of parliament after Awani League won an election early last year. The election was boycotted by major political parties.

In July- August last yea...