Shakib unaware of rules!
Shakib unaware of rules!
All-rounder denies scuffling with spectators
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is expected to take a hard line against all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for breaching ICC's code during the first ODI between Bangladesh and India on June 15.
As per the code Shakib is expected to get a fine ranging between Tk 5,000 to Tk 300,000. However, a BCB source told The Daily Star that it has the scope to impose harsher sanctions, something that the board is reportedly keen on doing.
Shakib left the dressing room during a rain break in the match, which is a breach of the ICC's anti-corruption code. A hearing was held at the BCB's headquarters at Mirpur yesterday where Shakib explained the reason behind his actions.
“An incident took place during the first match and I explained the issue. I left the dressing room and that is against the rule, but I was not aware of that. So I do have a fault, but let's see what happens,” Shakib, an international cricketer for seven years now, told reporters after the hearing.
While Shakib did not clearly state why he had left the dressing room, it is alleged that the player had gone to the VIP box to visit his wife, who was allegedly being harrassed by a group of spectators. Shakib reportedly got into a scuffle with a spectator and later filed a case against him. The spectator was arrested on Wednesday and released on bail the following day.
While the left-hander did state that spectators should be more 'conscious' of their activities while in the stadium, he denied getting into a scuffle with anyone that day.
“I can't speak much on this matter because this has now gone to court but yes the audience should be more conscious.
“I was at the stands at that point of time. There were security people over there and I never raised my hand,” said Shakib.
The lawyer of the accused, Advocate Masud Ahmed Talukder, however told The Daily Star that his client was physically attacked by the all-rounder.
Furthermore, Shakib also said that he was seriously pursuing the nari nirjaton (women'soppression) case against the spectator.
“From what I know, when a nari nirjaton case is filed, then the person cannot be bailed out. I don't know how that person got bail. I will go again to file a GD. I am very serious about this issue,” said Shakib.
BCB director Jalal Yunus who was present at the hearing said that the board will take a decision in a week's time.
“We will have to discuss the matter with all the members of the board. We also have to take into account the team manager's report before we come to a conclusion,” he said.