Shakib Al Hasan Suspended from Bowling in International Cricket

Bangladesh’s legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is in trouble. He will no longer be able to bowl in any tournament. Shakib’s bowling has been banned. The England Cricket Board had declared Shakib’s bowling action illegal. After this, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed it on Sunday. Shakib’s bowling action was under investigation. After this, the decision has been taken.

Shakib was playing in county cricket. He is a part of the Surrey team. He played his only match in county cricket for Surrey against Somerset. Shakib scored 12 runs in the first innings of this match. While he was out on zero in the second innings. Shakib bowled lethally in this match. He took a total of 9 wickets in both innings.

Why Shakib’s bowling was banned –

Shakib’s bowling has been banned. The England Cricket Board has declared Shakib’s bowling action illegal. His action crosses the range of 15 degrees. According to the rules of the England Cricket Board, the wrist cannot be rotated more than 15 degrees.

Shakib had performed brilliantly for Surrey –

Shakib had bowled lethally for the county team Surrey. He performed well in the match played from 9 to 12 September this year. Shakib bowled 33.5 overs in the first innings against Somerset. During this, he took 4 wickets for 97 runs. Shakib bowled 29.3 overs in the second innings. During this, he took 5 wickets for 96 runs.

Shakib’s career has been like this –

Shakib’s career has been great so far. He has scored 4609 runs in 71 Test matches. During this, he has hit 5 centuries and 31 half-centuries. Shakib has taken 246 wickets in this format. His best performance has been taking 7 wickets for 36 runs in an innings. Shakib has played 247 ODI matches. During this period, he has scored 7570 runs and also taken 317 wickets.