Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan takes a catch throughout an ICC Cricket World Cup match in opposition to India in Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britain on July 2, 2019. — Reuters
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan expressed frustration over the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) lack of communication concerning his omission from the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy squad.
Shakib, who has a formidable document with 71 Checks, 247 one-day internationals (ODI), and 129 Twenty20 Internationals (T20I), was ignored after being suspended for a suspect bowling motion by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) throughout a County Championship match between Surrey and Somerset in September 2024.
The selectors didn’t think about him for choice purely as a batsman, regardless of his intensive expertise.
The 37-year-old was later cleared to bowl within the County Championship and The Hundred after present process a 3rd evaluation check — two performed in England and one in India.
Earlier than showing for the check, he educated for per week together with his childhood mentor, Mohammad Salahuddin, and labored extensively with Surrey head coach and former England cricketer Gareth Batty for 2 weeks.
“Look, I don’t have any complaints, but if the communication had been better, I would have been happier,” Shakib remarked.
He additionally labored intently with Sirajullah Khadem, a former Bangladesh U-19 participant, who make clear the state of affairs.
“I believe he was reported because he bowled a lot in that match. When you push yourself too hard, especially when fatigued, minor changes in your action can occur, leading to problems,” Khadem defined.
“He is looking sharp now and seems to have regained all his tricks,” he added.
