Different sponsors of Shakib Al Hasan pledged their support to the all-rounder despite the ongoing controversy.
After the crushing defeat to West Indies last Friday, Shakib has faced tremendous pressure from all quarters and it multiplied after he hit back at former cricketers and after a picture of him was published on a news website.
But lubricants giant Castrol, one of Shakib’s major corporate sponsors, confirmed that they were right behind their brand ambassador.
“Players have ups and downs in their career. He’s going through a tough time in the game but we are sure he will bounce back in the next game,” said Castrol’s brand manager Nahid Hasan.
“We are with him at the moment and we know that one good game will do him a lot of good,” added Nahid.
United Commercial Bank Limited also confirmed that Shakib will get their full backing. “His age is an issue but people make mistakes at that age. We are supporting him,” said Tarek Uddin, UCBL media manager.
“It doesn’t harm our relationship with Shakib,” he said.
Pepsi too has said there is no chance of the soft drink giant pulling out.
Courtesy of The Daily Star
