Former number one all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan isn’t letting up in tough times. After Birmingham, Shakib also failed the bowling action test given in Chennai. Bangladesh Cricket Board- BCB officially found out about it a few days ago. Now questions are being raised about Shakib’s performance in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Meanwhile, BCB hasn’t yet received the results of Shakib’s bowling test. Since the results haven’t received in writing, it is unable to officially announce the matter. No decision can made about him in this situation.
This was Shakib’s bowling action in the county’s match.
Last September, questions arose about Shakib’s bowling action in a Division’s match of English County Championship. The Bangladeshi all-rounder played for Surrey against Somerset. Surrey lost the match held in Taunton by 111 runs. Shakib took 9 wickets in two innings.
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About two months after that match, It is known that umpires in the match had expressed doubts about Shakib’s bowling action. After failing the bowling action test in Birmingham, Shakib took the second test in Chennai on December 21. Various rumors are also circulating about the next exam report.
According to the ICC’s illegal bowling action rules, if the action is proven to be faulty in two consecutive tests, the bowler concerned is not allowed to bowl in any level of cricket for one year. In that case, if Shakib really fails in Chennai, the 37-year-old left-arm spinner will be banned from bowling in any level of cricket for a year from now.
Shakib played for Surrey in County Championship
In this case, Shakib may not play in the Champions Trophy. Because this tournament will start next February. Although Shakib is not playing in Bangladesh due to the political situation. For now, he is busy in various leagues.
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