Dramatic turn of events on day 5 of day 1 Test match between Pakistan and Bangladeshall-round star Shakib Al Hasan found himself at the center of controversy.
In the 33rd minute of Pakistan’s second innings, a dejected Shakib threw the ball hard towards the keeper. Lytton Daswho stood against the stumps. But Pakistan’s Mohammad RizvanUnprepared to face the next delivery, he was directly in the firing line. The ball went past an unprepared Rizwan, prompting an immediate reaction from both the batter and the umpires.
Shakib Al Hasan’s performance on the field
Rizwan, visibly upset, showed his displeasure with Shakib’s performance, which was quickly deemed a dead ball by the umpires. Shakib’s actions were severely criticized by the referee Richard Kettleboroughclearly displeased with the unsportsmanlike conduct of the athlete who turned on the veteran Bangladeshi player with a stern look. The incident shocked fans and commentators as Shakib is known as an experienced player and his erratic behavior on the field was a bad example for the younger players.
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Shakib’s emotional outburst is a stark reminder of his history of failures on the field and many believe he needs to control his temper more, especially as a senior figure in the team. The match official’s reprimand further highlighted the seriousness of the situation and many thought the veteran could face a comprehensive disciplinary action.
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Bangladesh’s landmark Test win over Pakistan
The incident overshadowed another historic day for Bangladesh cricket. Pakistan’s second innings collapsed under the pressure of Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack and could only post 146 runs. Chasing a modest target of 30 runs, Bangladesh comfortably achieved it without losing a single wicket and secured an emphatic 10-wicket win.
This win was historic and Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets for the first time at home. The win was a testament to Bangladesh’s growing stature in Test cricket and demonstrated their ability to compete at the highest level, even away from home.
Shakib’s future is under scrutiny amid off-shore controversy
While Shakib’s behavior on the field during the match drew sharp criticism, his troubles have gone beyond the field. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to make a decision on his future with the national team after the conclusion of the ongoing Rawalpindi Test. The BCB’s decision came after serious off-field allegations against Shakib, which brought more attention to his position in the team.
Shakib’s name was mentioned in the murder case Submitted by on August 22 Rafiqul Islamthe father of a garment factory worker, Rublehe was killed earlier this month during riots in Dhaka’s Adabor area. Riots that led to the overthrow of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh HasinaShakib faced legal problems as he along with 146 others was named in the FIR related to the incident. These developments cast a dark cloud over his cricket career, with many questioning how BCB would handle this crisis.
Farooq AhmedThe BCB director confirmed that the board will discuss Shakib’s future after the ongoing Test series against Pakistan. His involvement in such a serious legal matter has shocked the cricketing world and his fate with the national team remains uncertain.
Once a respected figure in Bangladesh cricket, Shakib now finds himself at a crossroads both on and off the field. His actions in the Rawalpindi Test and the legal problems surrounding him put his cricketing future in jeopardy. The coming days will determine whether BCB will continue to stand by its former captain or whether it will mark the end of an era for one of Bangladesh’s most popular cricketers.
