Mustafizur Rahman has a heartwarming message for Shakib Al Hasan

Mustafizur Rahman has been one of Bangladesh's premier pacers over the last few years and one of the finest bowlers in world cricket. Mustafizur is known for his fiery bowling spells, which have even left the world-class batsmen baffled. He was Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 with 20 scalps in eight matches. Just like Rahman, even Shakib Al Hasan had an outstanding World Cup with both bat and the ball. Shakib has played an instrumental role in mentoring the youngster and now the speedster has come forward with a heartwarming message for the star all-rounder. READ: 'Shakib's comeback won't be easy,' says Bangladesh selector Bashar 'You will definitely come back strongly': Mustafizur On Tuesday, Shakib Al Hasan was handed a two-year ban along with a one-year suspension for not reporting a corrupt approach made by a bookie. The fans and members from the cricketing fraternity came forward to speak on the issue and also to encourage the veteran cricketer. Among them was Mustafizur Rahman. 'The Fizz' took to the micro-blogging site and wrote that he did not know what to say and that he still could not believe that the Bangladesh team would have to play without Shakib. The pacer then mentioned that he had absolutely no doubts that the world-class all-rounder will definitely come back strongly and that they will be waiting for the day. Read Mustafizur Rahman's tweet here: Don't know what should I say. Still I can't able to believe that we have to play without you. But I know and believe one thing that you will be definitely comeback strongly. We will be waiting for the day @Sah75official bhai. #WeAreWithShakib pic.twitter.com/Obk4IosNgc — Mustafizur Rahman (@Mustafiz90) October 30, 2019 READ: Warner, Smith power Australia to 9-wicket-win over Sri Lanka Shakib's Whatsapp chat with an alleged bookie As per reports, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the complete details about Shakib's Whatsapp chat with an alleged bookie named Deepak Aggarwal in public. According to ICC's seven-page report, the veteran all-rounder had confirmed to the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit that on January 19, 2018, he had received a WhatsApp message from Deepak Aggarwal who had congratulated him for being adjudged man of the match in a match that was played on that particular day. There was another follow-up from Agarwal where he had asked Shakib whether they work this or does he (Agarwal) wait till the IPL. This incident had happened during Bangladesh's tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The report further added that the reference to 'work' in the Whatsapp message was a reference to him providing the inside information to Deepak Aggarwal and that the star all-rounder had also failed to report this conversation between the alleged bookie to either the ACU or any other anti-corruption authority. Reports have even said that Shakib was once again contacted by Aggarwal during that particular edition of the IPL as well. READ: Ramiz Raja reacts to Shakib's ban, says ''no one is above the game'' READ: Mashrafe Mortaza expresses his anguish at Shakib Al Hasan's ban

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Mustafizur Rahman has a heartwarming message for Shakib Al Hasan

Mustafizur Rahman has come forward with a heartwarming message for his mentor and world-class all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan after he was handed a two-year ban.

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