Bangladesh cricket star Mashrafe Mortaza says he’s not another Imran Khan
- The sports star is contesting a parliament seat in the December 30 elections, but says he just wants to do more for sports and charity
Contesting a seat in the national parliament for the ruling Awami League party in the December 30 elections, Mashrafe says he just wants to do more for sports and charity.
“To be honest, the level where Imran Khan has reached, people cannot always reach there even if they want to,” Mashrafe said.
The level where Imran Khan has reached, people cannot always reach there
“My desire is to do something for sports ... since I am a sportsman, my wish is limited here. I will work for my region to see if I can do something good.”
Mashrafe hails from the southwestern district of Narail where his charity Narail Express – also the fast-bowler’s nickname – has donated ambulances to hospitals and high-yield rice seeds to farmers.
Turning to politics is nothing new for cricketers in South Asia, where the sport is massively popular.
But unusually, Mashrafe is still playing, captains Bangladesh in the one-day format of the game, and intends to lead the team at next year’s World Cup.
