Former Bangladesh cricket captain Khaled Mashud, popularly known as Pilot, has denied rumors suggesting he is joining the political party Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The speculation surfaced after his participation in events outside the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Mashud clarified that he remains fully committed to cricket and has no intention of entering politics. He emphasized his lifelong connection to sports, noting his family’s athletic background and his current role as a BCB director working for the development of cricket in the country. Mashud stated that he respects all political parties but has no plans to join any. He attributed the rumors to misunderstandings arising from his involvement in social or sports-related programs beyond BCB activities, urging people not to associate such appearances with political motives.