Shakib Al Hasan's alleged Whatsapp chat brought to light by ICC

Shaki Al Hasan who has been arguably best cricketer of Bangladesh and one of finest all-rounders in world cricket was on Tuesday got a suspended sentence - which meant that he could return to action in a year. Shakib Al Hasan was handed a two-year ban along with a one-year suspension for t reporting a corrupt approach made by a bookie earlier. Meanwhile, it has also been reported that Al Hasan's Whatsapp chat with an alleged bookie has been released by ICC.

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Shakib's Whatsapp chat with an alleged bookie

As per reports, International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed complete details about Shakib's Whatsapp chat with an alleged bookie named  Deepak Aggarwal in public. According to  governing body of world cricket's seven-p report,  veteran all-rounder had confirmed to ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit that on January 19, 2018, he had received  a WhatsApp mess from Deepak Aggarwal who had congratulated him for being adjudged man of match in a match that was played on that particular day. re was ar follow-up from Agarwal where he had asked Shakib wher y work this or does he (Agarwal) wait till IPL. This incident had happened during Bangladesh's tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. report furr added that reference to 'work' in Whatsapp mess was a reference to him providing inside information to Deepak Aggarwal and that star all-rounder had also failed to report this conversation between alleged bookie to eir ACU or any or anti-corruption authority. Reports have even said that Shakib was once again contacted by Aggarwal during that particular edition of IPL as well. 

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Shakib Al Hasan banned for two years

ban comes as a huge blow for Bangladesh cricket ahead of ir much-anticipated tour of India, which comprises three T20 Internationals and two Tests, beginning with shortest format games on vember 3. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), however, said that doors will be opened for Shakib once his ban ends. "We hope he will come back as a better and wiser cricketer and serve Bangladesh for many more years when his sanction will be over," BCB said in a statement. "During suspension, BCB will continue to support his efforts at returning to cricket. " BCB respects ICC's decision and shares similar sentiments against corruption in cricket."

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