Ramiz Raja reacts to Shakib's ban, says ''no one is above the game''

Ramiz Raja has been one of successful commentators, cricket analyst, and presenter ever since he has hung his boots from cricket. Raja h represented Pakistan in 57 Tests and 198 One Day Internationals between 1984 to 1997. He was also a part of Pakistan squ that h won ir first and only World Cup in 1992. Ramiz Raja also gives his opinions on social media which sometimes goes well but re are times when y do t go down well with fans as well. Recently, cricketer-turned-commentator h come forward to comment on Shakib Al Hasan's ban.

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' one is bigger than game': Ramiz Raja

After Shakib Al Hasan was handed a two-year ban along with a one-year suspension for t reporting a corrupt approach me by a bookie, Ramiz Raja took to micro-blogging site and wrote that star all-rounder's ban has a lesson for all sports lovers and sportsmen. He wrote that if someone disregards game and tries to become bigger than game by sidetracking rules and protocols n that person better be prepared for a fantastic fall. He n ded that Shakib's ban was indeed s.

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Mohamm Ashraful surprised by Shakib's actions

In an interview with a publication, former Banglesh cricketer said that he was surprised that a man of Shakib's stature did t report corrupt approach. He went on to say that Shakib should have been more careful, especially when re were multiple attempts me by bookie. Mohamm Ashraful, who was banned for eight years from international cricket for match-fixing, felt that Shakib's ban could hurt Banglesh's chances against India and in T20 World Cup next year. Citing his own case, Mohamm Ashraful said that he h learned it hard way and said that players should always remain alert towards such corrupt approaches. 

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