Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan faced an unforeseen situation during his recent stint with Surrey County during the recently concluded county season. In an international career spanning over 17 years, this was the first time Shakib’s bowling action was questioned.

Shakib had taken nine wickets against Somerset in the September 9-12 county match, after bowling over 60 overs, just before Bangladesh’s recent tour of India.

David Millns and Steve O’Shaughnessy were the on-field referees for the match, but it was unclear which of them had signaled Shakib’s action.

Although Shakib was informed about the matter, BCB sources said the ECB had not communicated the matter directly to the BCB.

“During the county match, an on-field umpire reported that he felt the action was suspicious. If Shakib wants to continue playing domestic cricket in England, he will have to report for a test,” said Today today a BCB official told the Daily Star. .

However, Shakib can play international or franchise league cricket and domestic cricket even if an umpire has signaled his action.

“If he is cleared, he will be able to play domestic cricket in England. This matter has no connection with international cricket or domestic cricket in other countries. The matter falls within the jurisdiction of the ECB and does not is not linked to the ICC or other councils,” he added. .

It has not been possible to find out if Shakib will take the test at this time as the County Championship only finished on September 29, where Surrey clinched their 23rd title.

Shakib was yet to respond to the Daily Star’s message at the time of filing this report. Surrey Cricket Club was yet to confirm the development upon request for information. The matter is considered “internal” and the ECB did not provide a press release after Shakib’s action was called into question.