Shakib Al Hasan, a renowned Bangladesh cricketer, has been a vital player for his country for many years. With an impressive record in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, he has earned the title of world No. 1 all-rounder in T20Is. However, his off-field activities have also garnered attention, including an incident where he was seen shouting at an umpire and another where he assaulted a fan who approached him for a selfie.
The incident occurred during a Dhaka Premier League match when Shakib was playing for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club. Before a game against Prime Bank Cricket Club, a man approached him for a selfie, which angered Shakib. Despite initially refusing, he eventually grabbed the man by the neck and almost beat him up.
Despite the controversy surrounding him, Shakib has expressed his dissatisfaction with Bangladesh’s preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024. While he acknowledges that their performance in the previous World Cup was reasonable but not exceptional, he believes they have the potential to surpass that benchmark with better preparation.
In preparation for the tournament, Bangladesh is playing a series against the USA to adapt to the conditions of the USA where it will be held. Although Shakib acknowledges its importance to get accustomed to these conditions, he also acknowledges that it may not be ideal preparation for the tournament.
Overall, while Shakib’s off-field actions may have caused some controversy earlier this year during DPL matches and other cricket events worldwide. Still shaken by those incidents of aggression towards umpires and fans alike; however; it does not diminish his contribution as one of Bangladesh’s most talented players on field with world-class performances across formats like Tests ODIs & T20Is making him world No 1 All Rounder in T20Is