He also said that if an immediate return is not possible, he would like to return alongside former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, referring to her as the “captain.” The former Bangladesh captain had earlier expressed his desire to return to the country at the earliest opportunity. However, he said that if an immediate return is not possible, he would try to return alongside former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has said she plans to come back to Bangladesh in December. Reuters recently quoted Hasina as saying that she and other leaders of the Awami League intend to return to Bangladesh voluntarily in December. Responding to the same issue, Shakib said he wants to return immediately, but if that cannot happen, he would prefer to return with Hasina.