This action comes after his recent suspension by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) due to an illegal bowling action.

Shakib was reported for a suspect bowling action during a county match in September and subsequently failed an independent assessment at Loughborough University, an ICC-accredited testing center.

As per ICC regulations, when a player is suspended by a national federation, that suspension is automatically recognized by the ICC and other national federations worldwide.

In a statement, the BCB confirmed Shakib’s suspension and noted that he will soon undergo a reassessment to determine whether his bowling action can be cleared.

If successful, he will be eligible to bowl in international matches and domestic competitions across all cricketing nations.

Despite this setback, Shakib remains eligible to play as a batter in all formats.

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His career has faced challenges this year, especially following his role as a Member of Parliament during civil unrest in Bangladesh, which has significantly impacted his international playing status.

Currently, Shakib is participating in the Lanka T10 competition but has not bowled in recent matches for his team, Galle Marvels.