5 instances when Shakib Al Hasan lost his temper on field

Shakib Al Hasan has been one of the finest all-rounders to feature in the game and arguably a trailblazer for the Bangladesh national team. So far, he has scored 13,205 runs and picked up 632 wickets across all three formats. In particular, Shakib has 122 wickets in T20Is, which is the most by any bowler in the format. Although his performances have been exemplary, Shakib has displayed unruly behaviour on the field at several times in his career. There have been multiple occasions, wherein the all-rounder has gone out of his way to vent his anger towards the fans and umpires, based on the results and decisions in those matches. 5 instances when Shakib Al Hasan lost his temper on the field 5. Banned for three DPL 2021 matches for losing his temper Playing for the Mohammedan Sporting Club against Abahani Limited in the 2021 edition of the Dhaka Premier League, Shakib lost his cool after an umpire turned down his LBW appeal. The 35-year-old thought the LBW was quite straightforward and the batter Mushfiqur Rahim was plumb in front and hence was furious with the umpire’s decision as it was ruled in favour of Rahim. The veteran all-rounder was caught on camera, while kicking the stumps, knocking the bails off to protest against the ruling. Furthermore, he argued with the on-field umpires, after they told the players to go off the field with one ball to spare in the sixth over. Although Mohammedan was well ahead in terms of DLS, Shakib’s reaction was baffling. After the resumption of the fixture, Mohammaden eventually won the match, and the southpaw expressed his apology on social media. However, the authorities banned Shakib for the next three games of the tournament and he was handed a fine of Bangladesh Taka 5 lakhs (USD 5800 approx.). 4. The walkout threat, 2018 During the Nidahas Trophy 2018 Bangladesh and Sri Lanka clashed in the sixth game and it saw a major controversy between both teams. Chasing 160, Bangladesh needed 12 runs in the final over. On the very first ball, Sri Lanka pacer Isuru Udana delivered a bouncer, which ended as a dot. The next delivery was also short and Mustafizur Rahman got run out in an attempt to scamper through for a quick single. The delivery on which Mustafizur was dismissed was deemed legal and not a no ball for height. It forced captain Shakib to turn up to the boundary rope along with other players to question the umpire’s decision. He wanted to call both the batters off the field to protest against the decision and forfeit the match. One of the substitutes, Nurul Hasan entered the field and was involved in a heated discussion with Thisara Perera. In the end, batter Mahmudullah hit a winning six to seal a place in the finals of the tournament, and Bangladesh celebrated the victory with their infamous naagin dance. Furthermore, the dressing room was also damaged by Bangladesh players. 3. Alleged altercation with fan, 2014 The animated all-rounder allegedly physically assaulted a spectator during the ODI series against India at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Apparently, the fan was harassing Shakib's wife in the VIP box, which irked the cricketer and he approached him amid rain break. After India won the match easily by seven wickets, Shakib attended the BCB hearing over the controversy. He admitted to being present in the stands but revealed he didn’t assault anyone. Also, the southpaw said that he didn’t know about the rule of not leaving the dressing room during an international game. The man in question was arrested but was soon granted bail as well. However, Shakib continued to pursue the case and wanted to set an example for the eve-teasers, who have risen in the country. The BCB in its final decision banned Shakib for six months from all forms of cricket, due to indiscipline. The punishment was also handed to him due to his misbehaviour with Bangladesh's then new coach Chandika Hathurusingha. 2. Banned for three ODIs after 'crotch gesture' on TV, 2014 During the home series against Sri Lanka in February 2014, Shakib was frustrated with himself after getting dismissed on 24 in the second ODI. He failed to contribute to the team in a stiff run chase of 290 runs. Shakib, sitting in the dressing room, was distraught by the replays of his dismissal and getting flashed on the screen. The left-hander pointed towards his crotch on live television, which was also shown on the giant screen in the stadium. The broadcasters then didn’t show any live footage of the Bangladesh dressing room. Ultimately, Shakib was banned for three ODIs and fined BDT 300,000 (US $3800) by BCB. The then skipper Mushfiqur Rahim was involved in a failed attempt to request the board to reduce the ban in the best interest of Bangladesh cricket. 1. Middle-finger to the crowd, 2011 The dismal incident happened during the 2011 World Cup match between Bangladesh and West Indies in Mirpur. Batting first, the hosts were dismissed for a low score of 58, the Caribbean team chased down the score in under 13 overs. After the conclusion of the fixture, Shakib put his hand at the back and made a middle-finger gesture towards the grand stand of the stadium. It certainly angered the fans, who were already fuming due to the humiliating loss. On their way back to the hotel, the West Indies team bus was attacked by the local people. Two windows got cracked, but not shattered, which made sure none of the stones hurled made their way inside the bus.

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5 instances when Shakib Al Hasan lost his temper on field

Shakib Al Hasan's career is rife with controversies alongside his achievements.

1. Middle-finger to the crowd, 2011

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