Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in all competitions organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after an independent test at Loughborough University earlier this month revealed that his bowling action was illegal. The issue with Shakib's action was first raised by the umpires during his one-off appearance for Surrey in the County Championship back in September. Shakib had a memorable outing in that match for Surrey in Taunton in September, claiming nine wickets his first county appearance since the 2010-11 season.
What will Shakib Al Hasan have to do to lift ban?
To lift the suspension, Shakib will have to pass a reassessment of his action. Specifically, his elbow extension during testing will need to be below the 15-degree threshold as per the ECB's regulations. The suspension officially started on December 10, the date the ECB received the results from Loughborough University.
How has been Shakib Al Hasan's situation in recent months?
The recent months have been difficult for Shakib both on and off the field. His career has been overshadowed by political controversy linked to his role as a Member of Parliament in Bangladesh's now-defunct Awami League government.
In the midst of the turmoil, Shakib retired from T20 internationals and chose not to travel to Bangladesh for what would have been his farewell Test in Mirpur in October. Shakib was earlier granted permission by the BCB to participate in the series. However, he was later prohibited from playing due to security concerns. The second Test against India, , which took place in Kanpur, was Shakib's last appearance for the Bangladesh team.
Since India series, Shakib has been playing in various leagues around the world. Moreover, the all-rounder has also made it clear that he will retire from ODIs after the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.
