Shakib Al Hasan fails bowling reassessment take a look at, Champions Trophy place unsure
Shakib Al Hasan’s participation within the upcoming Champions Trophy is underneath severe doubt because the all-rounder failed the reassessment take a look at of his bowling motion in India final month. Shakib was discovered to have an unlawful bowling motion throughout a county match in England and was subsequently given a ban. This could prolong into worldwide cricket, which was automated underneath ICC rules.
The all-rounder had undergone a take a look at at Loughborough College, however the outcomes got here out to be adverse. He subsequently underwent a second take a look at in Chennai, because the outcomes have been being eagerly awaited by the Bangladesh cricket board. Nevertheless, the end result got here again adverse as soon as once more. In a press release launched on Saturday, January 11, the BCB mentioned that Shakib’s bowling ban would stay in place. The assertion reiterated that Shakib can proceed to play as a batter for the aspect.
“Consequently, the participant’s current suspension from bowling in worldwide cricket following the preliminary impartial evaluation on the testing centre of Loughborough College within the UK, additionally stays in place,” BCB mentioned in a press release. “A profitable reassessment is required for the bowling suspension to be lifted. Whereas Shakib is presently unable to bowl, he’s eligible to proceed enjoying as a batsman in all types of home and worldwide cricket.”
Shakib’s place in Champions Trophy squad underneath doubt
The end result has come as a significant blow for Shakib, whose hopes of now making it to the Bangladesh Champions Trophy squad grasp by a thread. Bangladesh captain Najimul Shanto and BCB chief Faruque Ahmed had determined in favour of getting the all-rounder within the squad if he was in a position to clear the take a look at.
Shakib Al Hasan has been absent from worldwide cricket since Bangladesh’s 0-2 Check collection defeat in opposition to India. He additionally missed his deliberate farewell Check in opposition to South Africa on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Stadium in Mirpur.
His final aggressive look was in November, when he represented the Bangla Tigers within the T10 League. Shakib just isn’t collaborating within the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League both.
