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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Shakib Al Hasan’s Bowling Action Under Scrutiny: Fails Reassessment Test In Chennai

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“Consequently, the player’s existing suspension from bowling in international cricket following the initial independent assessment at the testing centre of Loughborough University in the UK, also remains in place,” BCB said in a statement. “A successful reassessment is required for the bowling suspension to be lifted. While Shakib is currently unable to bowl, he is eligible to continue playing as a batsman in all forms of domestic and international cricket.”

Selection Panel Doubts Shakib Al Hasan’s Champions Trophy Chances Without Bowling Role

“Tamim is sorted (having announced retirement), and Shakib needs to come after giving his third (bowling reassessment) test and I am in doubt regarding his chances in the tournament,” he said. “So you can say that we are preparing the squad without them (Tamim and Shakib) as we will not be thinking of Shakib if he is not bowling. If BCB feels that he can come after the test, we can go for replacement as we have time,” he said.

Selection Panel Contemplates Litton Das’ Role Amid Poor Form in 2024

As to whether Litton will be chosen as the third opener — that seems to be the debate with quite a few other names also in the minds of the selection panel.

“We are stuck with one slot in the opening position. We will sit soon and finalise it,” he said. “There are quite a few names like Parvez Hossain Emon and Saif Hassan while Anamul is also scoring regularly. Whether we will take a new face in the Champions Trophy is a matter of discussion and Emon is a bit ahead of Saif in this regard,”

Also Read – ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Shakib Al Hasan Suspended From Bowling In All Top-Level Cricket, Domestic & International Level


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