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Shakib Al Hasan admits ‘intentional chucking’ during County stint

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has admitted that he bowled with an illegal action during his County Championship stint with Surrey.

In September 2024, Shakib’s action was reported by the standing umpires while he was playing for Surrey in the County Championship match against Somerset.

Following that, Shakib completed an independent assessment at Loughborough University, which found that the elbow extension in his bowling action exceeded the 15-degree threshold as defined in the Regulations.

Now, the all-rounder has spilled the beans behind his illegal action and revealed the reason behind bowling with an illegal action.

“For Surrey I bowled more than 70 overs in the match, which I had never done before. I was very tired after bowling long [spells],” said Shakib while speaking on YouTube’s “Beard Before Wicket” podcast.

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“I think I deliberately bowled with some illegal action,” he continued

Shakib stated that he was considering issuing a warning; however, the umpire reported it in accordance with the law.

“I played back-to-back Test matches in Pakistan. We won that series, and then I went to play those four-day matches. The only thing I was thinking the umpire could have done was just warn me first, at least. But it is in the rules, so they had the right. I didn’t complain,” he revealed.

The 38-year-old also recalled that he had gone to take the test but failed, and then he trained for a couple of weeks and returned to Surrey.

“I went to do the test, I failed. And then I saw my test. I was like, ‘okay, so these things are happening’.

Then I had to train for a couple of weeks, so I went back to Surrey again, and they were kind enough to help me. I did two sessions, and I was back to normal. I was like, ‘it’s so easy’,” Shakib concluded.

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Shakib Al Hasan withdraws retirement, eyes all-format home return

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has reversed his retirement from Tests and T20Is, confirming that he is “officially not retired from any format” and intends to play one final all-format home series before ending his international career.

Speaking on the Beard Before Wicket podcast alongside Moeen Ali, the former Bangladesh captain said he wants to return to the country, feature in a full series comprising ODIs, Tests and T20Is, and retire immediately after.

“My plan is to go back to Bangladesh, play one full series of ODI, Test, and T20, and retire,” Shakib said.

“It can start from T20I, ODI and Test, or Test, ODI, T20I. Either way, I’m fine, but I want to play a whole series and retire.”

Shakib has not played for Bangladesh since October 2024, when he featured in the second Test against India in Kanpur.

His long absence has been tied to political unrest in Bangladesh, where the Awami League, the party he represented as an MP, was ousted from power in August.

After the regime change, Shakib remained outside the country while continuing to feature in away Tests in Pakistan and India.

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Despite the uncertainty surrounding his return, Shakib appeared optimistic.

“I am hopeful,” he said when asked about returning home. “That’s why I’m playing T20 leagues. I think it will happen.”

The all-rounder, widely regarded as Bangladesh’s greatest cricketer, said he wants his farewell to be about gratitude rather than performance pressure.

“It doesn’t matter if I play well or not. I don’t need to continue after that,” he stated.

“It’s just a nicer way to say bye to the fans who supported me always, to give something back by playing a home series.”

Shakib Al Hasan had previously announced a step back from T20Is and said he wished to play his final Test during the home series against South Africa last October.

However, protests around the Shere Bangla National Stadium and security concerns led the BCB, under the interim government, to omit him from the squad.

When asked about his long-term plans, Shakib hinted that his political career may continue once cricket ends.

“[I have] done my cricketing part. Maybe the political side is left. It’s something I want to do for the people of Bangladesh and Magura. That was my intention, and it still is.”

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Shakib will never play for Bangladesh again: Sports advisor

Bangladesh’s sports advisor Asif Mahmud has declared that all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will not be allowed to wear the national jersey again following his social media post on Sunday.

On Sunday, September 28, Shakib wished the deposed former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, on her birthday in a social media post

Following Shakib’s post, Asif replied without mentioning the all-rounder’s name and reaffirmed his stance on not allowing him to play for Bangladesh.

“All of you have abused me a lot for not rehabilitating one person. But I was right. End of the discussion,” he said in a post, which later became unavailable on his Facebook page.

Shakib Al Hasan also replied to Asif’s remarks and hoped to represent Bangladesh again in the future.

“So someone has finally accepted that it’s because of him that I can never put on the Bangladesh jersey again, because of whom I can’t play for Bangladesh again. Maybe I will return to my motherland one day. Love you, Bangladesh,” said Shakib.

Following this, the sports advisor spoke to a private channel, in which he stated his views regarding Shakib’s political involvement.

“We cannot let him carry the Bangladesh flag,” Asif said. “It won’t be possible for me to allow him to wear the Bangladesh jersey. Maybe I haven’t told the BCB before, but now my clear direction for the BCB would be that Shakib Al Hasan can never again play for Bangladesh.

Shakib Al Hasan did not hold back and explained the reason behind wishing the former prime minister.

“[Hasina] was deeply involved with cricket. We had a relationship through that, even before politics. I wished her from that point of view. There was no other motive, or trying to instigate anyone,” Shakib Al Hasan said.

It is pertinent to mention that Shakib Al Hasan is a former lawmaker from the party of the autocratic former leader, Sheikh Hasina. The all-rounder has been in hot water since Shaikh Hasina’s ouster in a student-led uprising last year.

Earlier this year, a Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant for Shakib Al Hasan in connection with a cheque fraud case.

Nonetheless, Shakib Al Hasan last represented Bangladesh in the Test series against India in October 2024. He has one of the most distinguished careers in Bangladesh cricket, having played 71 Test matches, 247 ODIs, and 129 T20Is.

Throughout his career, he has scored 14,730 runs and taken 712 wickets across all formats.

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Mustafizur Rahman breaks Shakib Al Hasan’s record during India clash

DUBAI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman surpassed former captain Shakib Al Hasan to become the highest wicket-taker for his country in the T20I format on Wednesday.

The left-arm pacer surpassed his compatriot during Bangladesh’s clash against India in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 played here under lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS).

Mustafizur removed Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav in the 12th over, which marked his 150th scalp in the T20Is.

With this wicket, he climbed the ladder of the most wickets in the shorter format and surpassed Shakib’s tally of 149 wickets in 126 innings.

Most wickets for Bangladesh in Men’s T20Is

Mustafizur Rahman – 150 wickets in 117 innings
Shakib Al Hasan – 149 wickets in 126 innings
Taskin Ahmed – 99 wickets in 79 innings
Mahedi Hasan – 61 wickets in 64 innings
Shoriful Islam – 58 wickets in 52 innings

The 30-year-old now sits in the third position with only Tim Southee and Rashid Khan being ahead of him.

Most wickets in men’s T20Is

Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 173 wickets in 103 innings
Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 164 innings in 123 innings
Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) – 150 wickets in 117 innings
Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) – 150 wickets in 121 innings
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 149 wickets in 126 innings

Despite his clinical bowling effort, India emerged victorious by 41 runs, sealing a final berth in the Asia Cup 2025.

Put into bat first, India were restricted to 168-6 in their 20 overs, despite Abhishek Sharma’s 75 from just 37 balls.

In reply, Bangladesh, having a contrary start to India, crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for 127 in 19.3 overs.

Kuldeep Yadav starred with the ball, taking an excellent three-wicket haul in his quota of four overs.

Bangladesh will now face Pakistan in a do-or-die clash in a bid to secure their spot in the continental tournament’s final.

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Litton Das overtakes Shakib Al Hasan’s T20I record in Sri Lanka victory

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das etched his name in history on Saturday, surpassing veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to become the country’s all-time leading run-scorer in T20I cricket.

He set this record during his team’s four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the Super Four match of the ACC Asia Cup 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Das, who scored a brisk 23 off 16 deliveries, moved past Shakib’s tally of 2,551 runs to claim the record.

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The 30-year-old now has 2,556 runs in 114 matches at a strike rate of 126.59, including 15 half-centuries. Shakib, meanwhile, accumulated 2,551 runs across 129 games at a strike rate of 121.18, with 13 fifties.

Most T20I runs for Bangladesh

Litton Das – 2,556*
Shakib Al Hasan – 2,551
Mahmudullah – 2,444
Tamim Iqbal – 1,701
Mushfiqur Rahim – 1,500

Litton’s milestone was part of a dramatic evening for Bangladesh, who chased down a 169-run target with just one ball to spare, sealing a four-wicket victory in their opening Super Four fixture.

Opener Saif Hassan anchored the innings with a composed 61 off 45 balls, while Towhid Hridoy added fireworks with a blistering 58 from 37 deliveries. The duo shared a 54-run stand for the third wicket, steering Bangladesh to a position of control.

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Despite late jitters in the final over, when Dasun Shanaka struck twice, Nasum Ahmed struck the winning shot, taking Bangladesh to 169/6.

Earlier, Shanaka had also shone with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 64 off 37 balls, featuring six sixes and three fours, to lift Sri Lanka to 168-7.

Mustafizur Rahman was the pick of the Bangladeshi bowlers with 3/20, while Mahedi Hasan bagged two wickets.

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Bangladesh cricket president opens up on Shakib Al Hasan’s future

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Haque, on Tuesday, opened up on the future of veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan with the national team.

Amid increasing speculation about Shakib’s future, especially regarding his recent political controversies and ongoing legal issues, Haque confirmed that the former captain is still available for selection in all formats.

“Shakib is still available as a cricketer. He hasn’t retired from any format,” said the newly appointed BCB chief, putting to rest any assumptions of an unannounced exit from the game.

While Aminul Haque acknowledged he has yet to establish contact with the 38-year-old since taking over as board president, he stated that communication is on the agenda.

“I haven’t spoken to Shakib Al Hasan yet, but I do plan to,” he added.

The BCB head also made it clear that decisions regarding player selections are strictly the domain of the selectors, not the board administration.

“Team selection is the selectors’ responsibility. My job is to run the board, not to decide who plays,” Haque reiterated.

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The former captain’s future involvement with the national side, Haque said, will depend on discussions between the player and the selectors, taking into account his availability and interest.

He last represented Bangladesh in the Test series against India in October 2024. He has one of the most distinguished careers in Bangladesh cricket, having played 71 Test matches, 247 ODIs, and 129 T20Is.

Throughout his career, he has scored 14,730 runs and taken 712 wickets across all formats.

Shakib Al Hasan is currently in Guyana, where he is representing Dubai Capitals during the second edition of the Global Super League (GSL).

During the season opener against Central Districts, he gave an all-round performance to lead his side to a 22-run victory.

He struck an unbeaten 58 off 37, followed by a brilliant spell with the ball, taking four wickets for 13 runs.

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Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan faces travel ban

A Bangladeshi court on Monday imposed a travel ban on veteran cricketer Shakib Al Hasan amid investigations into corruption allegations.

According to Bangladesh’s news outlets, the court issued the order following a petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

The petition states that it is investigating the individuals over allegations of large-scale corruption.

In addition to Shakib, various individuals are facing charges of corruption. These individuals include Deputy Registrar of the Department of Cooperatives, Abul Khair; his wife, Kazi Sadia Hassan; Abul Kalam Matbar; Kanoka Afroz; Mohammad Bashar; and Sajed Matbar.

Aleya Begum, Kazi Fuad Hassan, Kazi Farid Hassan, Shirin Akhter, Javed A Matin, Zahed Kamal, Humayun Kabir and Tanvir Nizam are also among the names facing charges of embezzlement.

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For the unversed, Shakib Al Hasan is a former lawmaker from the party of the autocratic former leader Sheikh Hasina. The all-rounder has been in hot water since Shaikh Hasina’s ouster in a student-led uprising last year.

Earlier this year, a Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant for Shakib Al Hasan in connection with a cheque fraud case.

Shakib Al Hasan, who recently appeared for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, has not returned to Bangladesh since the government’s ouster.

The left-arm all-rounder has represented Bangladesh in 71 Tests, 247 one-day internationals and 129 T20Is. He has 712 scalps to his name in international cricket.

The left-arm allrounder has played 71 Tests, 247 one-day internationals and 129 Twenty20s for Bangladesh, taking a combined 712 wickets.

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Shakib Al Hasan will always be in the consideration: BCB

Iftekhar Rahman, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director, has confirmed that veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan remains very much in the selectors’ consideration.

Shakib, 38, made a quiet return to competitive cricket last week after nearly six months on the sidelines, turning out for Lahore Qalandars in three matches during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

The comeback followed a clearance of his bowling action by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which had deemed it illegal across formats in December last year after his stint with Surrey.

His return, however, has not been a headline-grabber. With two ducks and just one wicket in three outings, Shakib’s impact has been minimal, but that hasn’t closed the door on a possible comeback.

“Shakib will always be in the consideration of the selectors and the team management,” Iftekhar said on Monday. “He is an asset for any team. He is a world-class cricketer.”

Shakib Al Hasan last played for Bangladesh in the second Test against India in Kanpur back in October.

Ahead of that match, he had announced plans to end his Test career on home soil against South Africa and declared his T20I retirement.

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However, widespread student protests in the wake of the Awami League’s fall from power on August 5, the same party Shakib represents in parliament, derailed those plans.

Since then, he hasn’t returned to Bangladesh, and the BCB has kept its distance, excluding him from squads, including for the Champions Trophy.

“He has just returned after correcting his bowling action. Let him play a few more matches, and I think then we can answer the question [about his return],” Iftekhar added.

Bangladesh’s cricketing landscape has shifted significantly in Shakib’s absence. The team recently lost a T20I series 2-1 to the UAE in Sharjah and now prepares to face Pakistan in a three-match series in Lahore.

“It is a relatively new team without the four senior players (Shakib, Tamim, Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah),” Iftekhar acknowledged.

“There’s a void in the team. I think we have the talent among the current crop of players, but they lack application. The more they play, the better they will get.”

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Shakib Al Hasan joins Lahore Qalandars for remainder of PSL 10

Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has joined Lahore Qalandars for the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

Shakib has replaced New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell, who was ruled out after sustaining a hand injury in our Qalandars’ home match against Karachi Kings.

The franchise announced the arrival of the veteran cricketer in a social media post with an animated poster.

“Welcoming our newest Qalandar!” the caption wrote.

“Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan joins Lahore Qalandars. He has replaced Daryl Mitchell, who was ruled out after sustaining an injury to his hand in our home game vs Karachi,” It added.

Shakib Al Hasan has previously represented Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings in the PSL.

It is pertinent to mention that Shakib Al Hasan is a former lawmaker from the party of autocratic former-leader Sheikh Hasina, who was overthrown in a student-led uprising last year and fled by helicopter to neighbouring India.

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Shakib Al Hasan was participating in a domestic Twenty20 cricket tournament in Canada when Hasina’s government collapsed, and he has not returned to Bangladesh since.

The left-arm all-rounder has played 71 Tests, 247 One Day Internationals, and 129 Twenty20 matches for Bangladesh, taking a total of 712 wickets.

His last appearance in competitive cricket was in November last year, when he represented Bangla Tigers in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.

For the unversed, PSL 10, which was briefly suspended last week due to rising cross-border tensions with India, is all set to resume on May 17 with Karachi Kings facing Peshawar Zalmi at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Rawalpindi will host three matches, including a double-header on Sunday, May 18, with Quetta Gladiators taking on Multan Sultans in the afternoon, followed by a clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars in the evening.

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The last match at the venue will see defending champions Islamabad United face Karachi Kings on May 19.

After that, the action will move to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which will host the business end of the tournament.

The Qualifier, Eliminator 1, and Eliminator 2 are scheduled for May 21, 22, and 23, respectively, with the grand final to be played on May 25.

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Shakib Al Hasan likely to join Lahore Qalandars for remainder of PSL 10

Bangladesh stalwart Shakib Al Hasan is set to return to competitive cricket as he is likely to join Lahore Qalandars for the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

According to a report by the Daily Sun, a senior official from Lahore Qalandars has confirmed interest in Shakib; however, the deal has not been finalized yet.

“There is interest in him, but nothing is final. We will share updates about our overseas players once everything is confirmed,” the Daily Sun quoted the official.

Shakib Al Hasan has previously represented Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings in the PSL.

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Shakib Al Hasan was participating in a domestic Twenty20 cricket tournament in Canada when Hasina’s government collapsed, and he has not returned to Bangladesh since.

The left-arm all-rounder has played 71 Tests, 247 One Day Internationals, and 129 Twenty20 matches for Bangladesh, taking a total of 712 wickets.

His last appearance in competitive cricket was in November last year, when he represented Bangla Tigers in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.

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The last match at the venue will see defending champions Islamabad United face Karachi Kings on May 19.

After that, the action will move to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which will host the business end of the tournament.

The Qualifier, Eliminator 1, and Eliminator 2 are scheduled for May 21, 22, and 23, respectively, with the grand final to be played on May 25.

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