Shakib Al Hasan is set to be banned for four matches in the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier League following his angry behaviour towards the umpires during Mohammedan Sporting’s game against Abahani Limited on January 11 (Friday).
The Mohammedan Sporting captain was unhappy with the umpire’s decision to turn down his lbw appeal against Mushfiqur Rahim. Shakib Al Hasan was then furious after umpires decided to halt the game with one ball remaining in the sixth over as the rain came down.
Shakib Al Hasan first kicked the stumps and later uprooted a whole set of them and flung them to the ground as the umpires called for the covers. As the players walked off the field, Shakib had an exchange with Abahani coach Khaled Mahmud, who is also a BCB director.
A report in Cricbuzz has confirmed that Shakib Al Hasan will be reprimanded for his actions. Mohammedan Sporting Club cricket committee chairman Masuduzzaman confirmed this development adding that they will appeal to BCB so that they can dig why a player of his stature resorted to such behaviour.
”We have not got any official letter so far but we have learnt that the umpires committee have recommended four-match ban,” Masuduzzaman said. ”We will appeal to the board and ask them that they must dig the matter and see why Shakib was prompted to take such a step. Naturally, it was not acceptable but at the same time we have to find out why it happened,” he said.
Shakib Al Hasan apologises for his actions
Soon after the game, the all-rounder took to social media to offer an apology to the fans, umpires and the organisers.
“Dear fans and followers, I am extremely sorry for losing my temper and ruining the match for everyone, especially those who are watching from home. An experienced player like me should not have reacted that way but sometimes, against all odds, it happens,” Shakib Al Hasan wrote on Facebook.
“I apologise to the teams, management, tournament officials and organizing committee for this human error. Hopefully, I won’t be repeating this again in the future. Thanks and love you all,” he added.
