'He Will Comeback Stronger Than Ever' - Shakib Al Hasan's Wife Reacts After ICC Hands Him Two-Year Ban

Shakib Al Hasan is all set to miss next year’s T20 World Cup after being banned by ICC for two years – he will have to serve a ban for one year. Shakib will be allowed to make his comeback on October 29 next year.

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The veteran cricketer has been getting fans’ support after being banned with few fans also gathering outside the BCB’s office in Bangladesh. Sakib Ummey Al Hasan, Shakib’s wife, has also reacted to the ban on her husband and has said that ‘he will be back stronger in no time’.

The star all-rounder was banned for failing to report fixing approaches made by a bookie in last two years. While the ICC’s release did not mention the matches during which he was approached during the tri-series, it does mention the IPL match during which he was approached.

Shakib, who was approached ahead of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s match against Kings XI Punjab in April 2018, performed quite well in that match as he scored 28 runs and scalped two wickets. During the tri-series, he scored 163 runs and scalped nine wickets.

Upon his return, the biggest challenge for Shakib will be to be back in contention for selection for World Cup 2021.

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The 32-year-old hade made his debut as a 19-year-old in 2006. A year later, he played his first Test match. In 56 Tests, Shakib has 3862 runs and 210 wickets. In 206 ODIs, he has 6323 runs and has 260 wickets. In 76 T20Is, Shakib has scored 15667 runs and has bagged 92 wickets.

The star Bangladesh is also one of the most travelled cricketers and has had gigs at IPL, Caribbean Premier League, Pakistan Super League and Big Bash League.

In his absence, Mominu Haque will lead Bangladesh in Tests. Mahmudullah will take over the charge in T20Is.

Mashrafe Mortaza, who has not announced his retirement, might continue to lead the team in ODIs now when Bangladesh will miss the services of their key player.