This suspension, efficient in the present day, follows the implications of an unbiased evaluation at an ICC-accredited testing centre in the UK.
TBS File
15 December, 2024, 09:30 pm
Closing modified: 15 December, 2024, 09:40 pm
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in world cricket and home competitions out of doorways Bangladesh which ability that of a flawed bowling action.
This suspension, efficient in the present day, follows the implications of an unbiased evaluation at an ICC-accredited testing centre in the UK.
The BCB’s announcement comes after Shakib used to be barred from taking portion in tournaments below the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
The ECB had flagged concerns over his action following his appearance for Surrey in the County Championship remaining September, the set umpires raised suspicions.
This marked the main instance of his bowling action being puzzled since his debut in 2006.
In a media delivery, the BCB acknowledged:
“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been informed that Nationwide Group all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in competitions below the jurisdiction of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). As a outcome, Shakib is additionally suspended from bowling in home cricket competitions out of doorways Bangladesh and in world cricket. This suspension follows the end results of an unbiased evaluation conducted at an Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) accredited testing centre in the UK.
In step with clause 11.3 of the ICC guidelines for unlawful bowling actions, when a Nationwide Cricket Federation suspends a player from bowling in its home cricket competitions, the suspension is mechanically recognised and enforced by the ICC in world cricket and by all Nationwide Cricket Federations of their respective home competitions. This applies in the present day upon receipt of legit search, without the need for additional formalities.
The BCB additionally understands that, as per clause 11.4 of the ICC guidelines, Shakib may perchance perchance undergo additional prognosis at an ICC-accredited testing centre. Might perchance perchance well well also peaceful the implications of this prognosis sure his action, Shakib will doubtless be accredited to bowl in world cricket and in home cricket competitions below the jurisdiction of all Nationwide Cricket Federations.
Whereas Shakib is for the time being unable to bowl, he stays eligible to proceed playing as a batsman in all kinds of home and world cricket. The BCB is mindful that Shakib will rapidly seem for reassessment at an accredited testing centre in an effort to beget his bowling action cleared.
The BCB is in traditional contact with the ECB, the ICC, and the player proper through this process. No additional comments on the matter will doubtless be made by the BCB at present.”
Following testing on 2 December, the ECB got the implications on 10 December, confirming irregularities in his action.
