Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan has been banned from bowling in competitions approved by International Cricket Council (ICC). The development comes in after the Bangladesh all-rounder was banned by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for an illegal bowling action. The ban comes in at a crucial time for Bangladesh as they prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is in a two-three months time.

The development about Shakib’s ban on bowling in international and domestic matches was confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). It also said that the star all-rounder will take the bowling reassessment test soon. 

“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been informed that national team allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in competitions under the jurisdiction of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). As a result, Shakib is also suspended from bowling in domestic cricket competitions outside Bangladesh and in international cricket,” a BCB statement read. 

“Should the results of this (reassessment) analysis clear his action, Shakib will be permitted to bowl in international cricket and in domestic cricket competitions under the jurisdiction of all national cricket federations,” it added. Despite the ban, Shakib will be eligible to play matches but bat and field only.