Nothing much to do over Shakib’s issue: PM

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is likely to face action by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for not reporting about proposal of match fixing he was offered.

When asked about the matter, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, “When the ICC takes any action against any player, they have nothing much to do with it.”

She also said, “It is right that he made a mistake but he could also realise his mistake. He should have reported it (Corrupt approach) to the ICC.”

She, however, said Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is with him (Shakib) and will extend all sorts of cooperation to him.

The premier said this while addressing a press conference at her official residence Ganobhaban on her Azerbaijan tour for attending the 18th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on Tuesday.

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