Shakib urges fans to stay calm

Bangladesh star player Shakib Al Hasan urged all the supporters, who felt aggrieved at the sanction imposed on him, to stay calm.

In his verified Facebook page, he said this early Saturday.  

Shakib said, “To all my fans and well wishers, let me start by saying that I have been touched and felt blessed by your unconditional support and affection during what has been a very difficult time for me and my family. In the last few days I have realised more than ever what it means to represent your country.”

“On that note, I am requesting calm and patience from all my supporters who may have felt aggrieved at the sanction imposed on me.”

He also said, “I wish to make it very clear that the entire investigation by the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit was confidential and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) only came to know about it from me just a few days before the announcement of the sanction. From that point onwards, the BCB has been most supportive and understanding of my situation and I am grateful for that.”

Earlier, the International Cricket Council (ICC) banned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan from all cricket for two years, with one year suspended, for failing to report three corrupt approaches.
 

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