Shakib Al Hasan suspended for 3 ODI matches

Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended for three One-day Internationals for “making an inappropriate gesture on live television”, according to the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

The incident occurred during the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Mirpur. BCB stated, “Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has been penalised for breaching the BCB Code of Conduct.

“Shakib appeared at a disciplinary hearing of the BCB today and admitted the offence and accepted responsibility for the act.”

ESPN Cricinfo quoted BCB’s CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury as saying, “Shakib was repentant for the incident and readily accepted that the behavior was unbecoming of a player of his experience and stature. We also reminded him that his action was unacceptable.”

Shakib, one of world’s leading all-rounders, will be missing the first couple of matches of the 2014 Asia Cup, in addition to the final ODI against Sri Lanka in the ongoing bilateral series, as a result of the suspension: a hammer blow for the home team. The player, who has also been imposed a fine of BDT 300,000 ($3800), is yet to make any statement.

Here is the video link to what he did – The reason behind Shakib Al Hasan’s ban.