Overview
- On a podcast, Shakib said he is "officially not retired from all formats" and wants a home ODI, Test and T20I series before quitting international cricket.
- He acknowledged bowling with an illegal action "a little bit intentionally" during a 2024 county match for Surrey because of exhaustion, which led to an ECB ban before remedial work and clearance in March 2025.
- Shakib has not been back to Bangladesh since May 2024 after the Awami League’s ouster, and he was named in an FIR linked to an alleged murder case during that period.
- In September 2025, interim sports adviser Asif Mahmud publicly said Shakib would not be allowed to represent Bangladesh, and the BCB earlier dropped him citing concerns over guaranteeing his safe exit.
- He remains active in franchise cricket, including ILT20 with MI Emirates, and has registered for the IPL 2026 mini-auction to maintain fitness for a potential national farewell.