`Shakib’s suspension from bowling in competitions under ECB jurisdiction`

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been informed that National Team allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in competitions under the jurisdiction of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

As a result, Shakib is also suspended from bowling in domestic cricket competitions outside Bangladesh and in international cricket, according to a media release from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

This suspension follows the outcome of an independent assessment conducted at an International Cricket Council (ICC) accredited testing centre in the United Kingdom.

In accordance with clause 11.3 of the ICC regulations for illegal bowling actions, when a National Cricket Federation suspends a player from bowling in its domestic cricket competitions, the suspension is automatically recognised and enforced by the ICC in international cricket and by all National Cricket Federations in their respective domestic competitions. This applies immediately upon receipt of official notice, without the need for further formalities.

The BCB also understands that, as per clause 11.4 of the ICC regulations, Shakib may undergo further analysis at an ICC-accredited testing centre. Should the results of this analysis clear his action, Shakib will be permitted to bowl in international cricket and in domestic cricket competitions under the jurisdiction of all National Cricket Federations.

While Shakib is currently unable to bowl, he remains eligible to continue playing as a batsman in all forms of domestic and international cricket. The BCB is aware that Shakib will soon appear for reassessment at an accredited testing centre in an effort to have his bowling action cleared.