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Mashrafe turns to politics

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Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (C) collects a nomination form from Awami Leagues Dhanmondi office
Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (C) collects a nomination form from Awami Leagues Dhanmondi office

Veteran Bangladesh pacer Mashrafe Mortaza has turned to politics and has collected a nomination form to contest from his home district in the country's upcoming general elections.

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One of Bangladesh's most successful cricketers ever, the ODI captain will contest for the Awami League, and was seen seeking blessings from PM Sheikh Hasina.

The 35-year-old recently led Bangladesh to the finals of the 2018 Asia Cup, and has played 199 ODIs till date.

He will contest the elections from the Narail 2 district in the 11th general elections.

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