Shakib Al Hasan’s action ruled illegal, suspended from bowling in ECB-run events

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in all competitions organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), after an independent test at Loughborough University earlier this month found his bowling action unsustainable. was declared legal. During his one-off appearance for Surrey in the County Championship against Somerset in September 2024. The umpires reported the suspect. action, which will result in subsequent investigations.Independent testing results received by the ECB on December 10 confirmed that Shakib’s degree of elbow extension exceeded the 15-degree limit set by the regulations, making his performance an official match. So it became illegal. Bowling in ECB-administered events to resume, Shakib will need to reassess his action, elbow extension will need to drop below the 15-degree range.. Shakib took nine wickets in a match for Surrey at Taunton in September, making his first appearance in county cricket since the 2010–11 season. The suspension adds to a tumultuous period in Shakib’s career. As a member of parliament for the ruling Awami League, Shakib has been at the center of political unrest in Bangladesh. His political affiliations have drawn particular criticism amid protests earlier this year in whichThe country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was seen fleeing the country. In September, Shakib announced his retirement from T20 Internationals. He later chose not to return to Bangladesh for his farewell Test match against South Africa in October, citing ongoing political unrest in Dhaka. Shakib’s decision to withdraw from Tests marks a significant departure from international cricket. This is not the first time this yearWhen Shakib suffered a major setback. In 2019, he was banned for two years, with one year suspended, for breaching the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Code.