Controversies of World-famous all rounder Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan, the famous Bangladeshi cricketer, has been involved in several controversies throughout his career. Here are some of the most notable ones:

Criticism of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)
In 2011, Shakib Al Hasan resigned as Bangladesh’s captain and withdrew from the tour of Zimbabwe citing differences with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). He accused the board of interfering in team selection and undermining his authority as captain. This controversy led to a public spat between Shakib and the BCB, which was eventually resolved.

Tiff with Teammate
In 2018, Shakib Al Hasan was involved in a heated argument with his teammate, Mahmudullah, during the Nidahas Trophy match against Sri Lanka. The incident occurred when Mahmudullah had run himself out, and Shakib had expressed his displeasure over the dismissal. The argument continued off the field, and it was reported that Shakib had threatened to quit the team if Mahmudullah was not dropped for the next match. The incident was widely criticized by fans and former players, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was forced to step in to defuse the situation.

Breach of ICC’s Anti-Corruption Code
In October 29, 2019, Shakib Al Hasan was banned for two years (with one year suspended) by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the anti-corruption code. He had failed to report several approaches by a bookmaker to the ICC’s anti-corruption unit. This was a clear violation of the code, which requires all players and officials to report any such approaches immediately. Shakib’s ban was lifted in October 29, 2020, and he returned to international cricket.

Altercation with Umpire
In 2019, during a Bangladesh Premier League match, Shakib Al Hasan was involved in an altercation with the on-field umpire. The incident occurred when the umpire had given a no-ball for a beamer bowled by Shakib. Shakib, who was the captain of the team, was unhappy with the decision and had a heated argument with the umpire. He later apologized for his behavior and was fined by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

These controversies have certainly tarnished Shakib Al Hasan’s image, and had a bad impact. But he remains one of the best all-rounders in the world, a crucial member of the Bangladesh cricket team and he never disappoints his cricket fans.