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News1808-12-2025, 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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