Shakib Al Hasan was previously banned for two years in 2019. The ICC imposed the ban due to his failure to report approaches from a bookmaker during a series involving Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe.
Shakib Al Hasan is currently captaining the Bangladesh cricket team in their T20 series against England. In the first T20 match, played on March 9th, Bangladesh defeated the T20 and ODI World Champions England by 6 wickets.
Shakib Al Hasan has been involved in controversies before. In June 2021, during a Dhaka Premier League match, Shakib appealed to the umpire. When the umpire did not declare the batsman out, Shakib, in a fit of anger, kicked the stumps.
A fan was assaulted amidst security personnel during an event, sparking Shakib Al Hasan's fury.