Shakib Al Hasan, the former Bangladesh captain and star allrounder, has been fined 10% of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its code of conduct during the recent Rawalpindi Test against Pakistan. The incident occurred on Day 5 of the first Test, which Bangladesh won by a historic 10-wickets.
Shakib was seen throwing the ball at Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan in frustration after being forced to pull out midway through his run-up due to Rizwan not being ready. The on-field umpire, Richard Kettleborough, had a word with Shakib about the incident.
In addition to the fine, Shakib Al Hasan has also been handed a demerit point for the offense. According to the ICC release, Shakib’s action was deemed inappropriate and/or dangerous under Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
Despite the breach, Shakib Al Hasan’s performance on the field was impressive, taking four wickets in the match including three in Pakistan’s second innings. His efforts contributed to Bangladesh’s 10-wicket win, which was a historic achievement considering their past struggles overseas.
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In other news, Mushfiqur Rahim was chosen player-of-the-match for scoring 191 off 341 in the first Test. In an act of kindness, Rahim donated his prize money to help those affected by the recent floods in Bangladesh. This is one of my finest innings so far, because we haven’t done that well overseas. Doing well for my country inspires me, said Rahim.
The second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan will start from August 30 at the same venue in Rawalpindi. The series is expected to be a thrilling one, with both teams looking to gain an upper hand in the two-match series.
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For Shakib Al Hasan, this fine is a reminder of the importance of maintaining discipline and sportsmanship on the field. Despite this setback, Shakib remains one of the most skilled allrounders in international cricket, and his contributions will be crucial for Bangladesh’s success in the second Test.