Shakib: Fatigue caused intentional chucking, led to ECB bowling ban

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News18•08-12-2025, 10:30
Shakib: Fatigue caused intentional chucking, led to ECB bowling ban
- •Shakib Al Hasan admitted intentionally chucking during an English County game for Surrey due to fatigue.
- •His bowling action was deemed illegal by the ECB, leading to his suspension from bowling.
- •Shakib failed an initial action correction test but later successfully corrected his bowling action.
- •A former Bangladesh MP, Shakib fled his country last year and has since retired from Test cricket.
- •He also failed a second bowling test in Chennai, impacting his selection for the Champions Trophy.
Why It Matters: Shakib's admission reveals player pressures leading to intentional rule-breaking.
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