Dhaka, Dec 16 (UNI) Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan’s bowling ban imposed by England and Wales Cricket Board in their competition has been carried over to domestic cricket competitions outside Bangladesh and international cricket too, confirmed Bangladesh Cricket Board through a press release Sunday night.
The BCB press release stated that: “The BCB has been informed that national team all-rounder Shakib has been suspended from bowling in competitions under the jurisdiction of the ECB, according to The Dhaka Tribune report.
“As a result, Shakib is also suspended from bowling in domestic cricket competitions outside Bangladesh and in international cricket.
“This suspension follows the outcome of an independent assessment conducted at an International Cricket Council accredited testing center 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 recognized 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 center.
“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 center in an effort to have his bowling action cleared.
“The BCB is in regular contact with the ECB, the ICC, and the player during this process.
“No further comments on the matter will be made by the BCB at this time.”
