Shakib al Hasan in trouble as County umpire reports suspected action, asked to appear for test

Shakib al Hasan’s bowling action during Surrey’s game against Somerset in the County Championship was reported for suspicion by the umpires

Bangladesh cricket team all-rounder Shakib al Hasan is in trouble, this time in the County Championship. An on-field umpire reported his bowling action as suspect while he played for Surrey in the recently concluded season. As per reports, Shakib’s future in County Championship hinges on the results of a test that he is mandated to take following his action being reported.

Shakib al Hasan’s bowling action reported in County Championship

As per The Daily Star, the incident took place during the game against Somerset between September 9-12 where he went on to bag nine wickets. While the matter was brought to Shakib al Hasan’s notice, no direct communication was made to the BCB by the ECB.

“In the county match, an on-field umpire reported that he felt the action was suspect. If Shakib wants to further play domestic cricket in England, he will have to appear in a test,” a BCB official informed.

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“If he is cleared, he will be able to play domestic cricket in England. The matter has no connection to international cricket or domestic cricket in other countries. The matter is under ECB jurisdiction and not related to ICC or other boards,” he added.

Shakib al Hasan’s future with Bangladesh remains uncertain

Shakib al Hasan is yet to play a match for Bangladesh since the conclusion of the IND vs BAN Test series. While he announced his plans to retire from the longest format with a farewell Test at home, it did not happen as he refused to participate in the series against South Africa. BCB president Faruque Ahmed had hinted at the all-rounder’s return just before Champions Trophy 2025. It remains to be seen how Shakib’s white-ball future unfolds, given that he had held back his retirement plans until CT 2025.

When will Shakib al Hasan return?

Shakib al Hasan had earlier expressed hopes of taking part in BAN vs AFG ODIs and had put the onus on the BCB to decide on his participation. He missed the BAN vs SA Test series after failing to return to Bangladesh following the political upheaval and violence. The BCB president said that it was time for Shakib to regroup, adding that the veteran could still continue in ODIs for Bangladesh and that the series against WI might be when he gets to return.