DHAKA, Dec 16, 2024 (BSS)-The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) issued a statement, saying that their ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan was banned from bowling in all domestic and International cricket competition until he clears his bowling action.

The BCB's statement was issued after England and Wales Cricket Board (BCB) suspended Shakib from bowling in competitions under their jurisdiction. According to the law, when a domestic cricket board bans someone from bowling it is applied for all competitions.

"The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been informed that National Team allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in competitions under the jurisdiction of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). As a result, Shakib is also suspended from bowling in domestic cricket competitions outside Bangladesh and in international cricket. This suspension follows the outcome of an independent assessment conducted at an International Cricket Council (ICC) accredited testing centre in the United Kingdom," the BCB statement read.

 "In accordance with clause 11.3 of the ICC regulations for illegal bowling actions, when a National Cricket Federation suspends a player from bowling in its domestic cricket competitions, the suspension is automatically recognised and enforced by the ICC in international cricket and by all National Cricket Federations in their respective domestic competitions. This applies immediately upon receipt of official notice, without the need for further formalities."

This was the first time in his 20-year long career, Shakib's bowling action was questions. He however needs to reassess his action at an ICC-accredited testing centre. He can start bowling again if his action is found corrected after the analysis. However, until then he can play as only batter.
 
"The BCB also understands that, as per clause 11.4 of the ICC regulations, Shakib may undergo further analysis at an ICC-accredited testing centre. Should the results of this analysis clear his action, Shakib will be permitted to bowl in international cricket and in domestic cricket competitions under the jurisdiction of all National Cricket Federations," the statement said.

 "While Shakib is currently unable to bowl, he remains eligible to continue playing as a batsman in all forms of domestic and international cricket. The BCB is aware that Shakib will soon appear for reassessment at an accredited testing centre in an effort to have his bowling action cleared. The BCB is in regular contact with the ECB, the ICC, and the player during this process. No further comments on the matter will be made by the BCB at this time."