5 Times Shakib Al Hasan got involved into controversies

It won’t be wrong in saying that Shakib Al Hasan has been a torchbearer of Bangladesh cricket for over a decade now. The Jessore-born has performed in the toughest of situations and has made a name for himself. The Tigers couldn’t quality beyond the league stages in the 2019 edition of the World Cup. But the 32-year-old shone better than some of the more fancied players in the event. However, there have been occasions when Shakib found himself in trouble. Being an animated character, he tends to cross the line. Hence, he has had to face a number of punishments over the years. At times emotions tend to get the better of him. From fights with umpires and fans to getting tangled in match-fixing sagas, Shakib’s career on and off the field has been full of controversies. In the article, let’s take a look at five of Shakib Al Hasan’s controversies 2014- Crotch gesture on live TV Shakib Al Hasan. (Photo Source: Twitter) The incident occurred during Bangladesh’s second ODI against Sri Lanka at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. In pursuit of chasing down 290, Shakib threw his wicket away to a part-time Ashan Priyanjan. The southpaw was batting on 24 when he holed out to long-off. 10 overs later, he made a gesture towards his crotch and then the camera, a footage that was played live on TV. It was later known that Shakib didn’t take well to the criticism by the commentators after his dismissal. The all-rounder was then handed a fine of $3,800 for the ‘inappropriate gesture’. He was also slapped with a three-man ban, including two games in the Asia Cup that year, by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. The Tigers went on to lose the Lanka match by 61 runs, getting bowled out for 228. 2018- No-ball saga in the Nidahas Trophy Shakib Al Hasan. (Photo Source: Twitter) The sixth T20I between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Colombo was a witness to a heated ending. The visitors needed 12 runs off the last over to chase down 160 and make the final against India. Isuru Udana bowled a couple of shoulder-high bouncers, the second of which was called a no-ball by the leg-umpire. But to the surprise of the Tigers, the decision was changed and the situation turned ugly. Shakib, the skipper, called his batsmen back in protest. But Khaled Mahmud asked Mahmudullah to go back and finish the game. Bangladesh won the match by two wickets with Mahmudullah becoming the Player of the Match, but Shakib had to face the wrath of the ICC. He was fined 25 per cent of his match fees and given one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. 2015- Frustration over umpire Tanvir Ahmed in BPL Shakib Al Hasan. (Photo Source: Twitter) Back in the 2015 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Shakib, the skipper of the Rangpur Riders, got himself tangled in another controversy. It was during a game against the Sylhet Superstars in Mirpur. Chasing 110, the Superstars were reeling at 64 for five in the 13th over, bowled by Thisara Perera. A good length ball from the speedster whisked passed the bat of opposition skipper Mushfiqur Rahim. Umpire Tanvir Ahmed didn’t pay heed to the Riders’ appeal. In the heat of the moment, Shakib charged towards him and hurled some stern words. Even the commentators said that he couldn’t talk to the umpire in that manner. The Riders won the game by six runs, but Shakib got a one-game suspension. He was also fined 20,000 taka on two counts of violation during the encounter in Dhaka. Here’s the video 2018- Altercation with a fan Shakib Al Hasan. (Photo Source: Twitter) During Bangladesh’s tour of the West Indies and USA in 2018 , Shakib got into a brawl with a fan. The Tigers’ Test and T20 skipper was seen speaking angrily to a supporter in the team’s hotel lobby in Florida after his side won the series in the shortest format. Shakib wasn’t happy with him and charged towards him in anger. The others around were trying to calm the all-rounder down. Later, on his verified Facebook page, Shakib explained the reasons behind his outburst and said that the clip doesn’t convey the entire scenario. The veteran said that after the two matches, he was tired and wanted to go back to his room. He also had his hands full and wasn’t able to sign autographs. He urged the fans to understand that even players are human beings and need support. Here’s the video 2019- Two-year suspension by the ICC Shakib Al Hasan. (Photo Source: Twitter) The biggest of Shakib’s controversies thus far came on October 29, 2019. The ICC meted out a two-year ban, one year of which already suspended, to one of the best all-rounders doing the rounds in world cricket. He failed to report three instances to the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit where bookies approached him for corrupt practices. He was also approached in the 2018 IPL where he played for SRH. Shakib has accepted three charges of breaching ICC’s Code of Conduct. He will only be able to return when his ban ends on October 29, 2020 if he satisfies the conditions in respect of the suspended part of the sanction. Shakib wasn’t a happy man after the punishment and accepted that he didn’t perform his duty diligently. He will be working with the ACU to support their education programme and ensure that young players don’t make the same mistake.

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5 Times Shakib Al Hasan got involved into controversies

He has had to face a number of punishments over the years.

2018- Altercation with a fan

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