Shakib’s bowling action under scrutiny in English county

Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan faced an unforeseen predicament during his recent county stint with Surrey during the recently-concluded county season. In an international career spanning over 17 years, this was the first time Shakib’s bowling action was questioned.
Shakib had picked up nine wickets against Somerset in the county game from September 9 to 12, having bowled over 60 overs, just before Bangladesh’s recent tour of India.
David Millns and Steve O’Shaughnessy had been the on-field umpires for the game but it could not be learned which of them reported Shakib’s action.
While Shakib was informed on the matter, BCB sources informed that the ECB did not communicate the matter directly to the BCB.
“In the county match, an on-field umpire reported that he felt the action was suspect. If Shakib wants to further play domestic cricket in England, he will have to appear in a test.,” a BCB official informed The Daily Star today.
However, Shakib can play international cricket or franchise league and domestic cricket even though an umpire reported his action.
“If he is cleared, he will be able to play domestic cricket in England. The matter has no connection to international cricket or domestic cricket in other countries. The matter is under ECB jurisdiction and not related to ICC or other boards,” he added.
It could not be learned whether Shakib will undergo the test at the moment since the county championship only ended on September 29 where Surrey clinched their 23rd title.
Shakib had not yet responded to The Daily Star’s message during the time of filing this report. Surrey Cricket Club had also not confirmed the development yet upon request for information. The matter is believed to be ‘internal’ and the ECB did not provide a press release after Shakib’s action was questioned.