Shakib al Hasan ban: Bangladesh teammates support all-rounder

world of cricket has been shaken by ban imposed on one of Bangladesh's best all-rounders, Shakib al Hasan, who was ironically leading a protest against Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) fighting for players' pay and freedom last week itself. In a sudden turn of events, Shakib has been handed a two-year ban by ICC. Shakib has been trending on social media as cricketers and fans tweet ir views about cricketers' ban.

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Failure to report corruption

Shakib has t been banned for match-fixing but for failing to report approaches that he received for indulging in corrupt practices during Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe tri-series of 2017-18 and 2018 Indian Premier League. Shakib is w banned from cricket for two years, one year out of which he will serve suspended. Bangladesh Cricket Board has also tweeted about Shakib's charges. 

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However, Shakib's teammates also took to Twitter and or media outlets to share ir thoughts on his suspension and support him, expressing ir admiration for him. Mushfiqur Rahim, Mashrafe Mortaza, Sabbir Rahman and Mustafizur Rahman are a few examples of those who did so.

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Shakib's wife and PM stand in support as well

Shakib, who w stands to miss 2020 T20 World Cup in Australia, is being supported by a lot of important figures in his country including Prime Minister of Bangladesh. PM Hasina Sheikh was quoted by a news portal as she clarified that government could t interfere with ICC's decision but will support Shakib through se tough times. Shakib's wife, Sakib Ummey Al Hasan, took to Twitter to support her husband and guarantee that he will be back - stronger than he has ever been.

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