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Shakib Al Hasan Kicks and Uproots Stumps — Multiple Incidents

5 November 2014Bangladesh / Various domestic teamsMultiple incidents in domestic and international cricket1 min readSeverity: Serious

Summary

Shakib Al Hasan has been involved in multiple incidents of kicking or uprooting stumps in anger, earning bans and fines.

What Happened

Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh's greatest cricketer, has been involved in several explosive on-field outbursts involving the stumps. In a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match, Shakib kicked the stumps out of the ground after an umpiring decision went against him, earning a suspension.

In another incident during a Dhaka Premier League match in 2021, Shakib uprooted all three stumps twice in the same match after disagreements with the umpire. The first time he pulled a stump out of the ground and threw it. The second time, he kicked all three stumps out. He was banned for multiple matches and required to attend anger management counseling.

Shakib's repeated offences with stumps became something of a running joke in cricket circles, but they also raised serious questions about player behaviour and respect for officials. Despite being one of the most talented all-rounders in cricket history, Shakib's disciplinary record has been a constant blemish on his career. The BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) has had to fine and suspend him multiple times, though his importance to the team has often meant relatively lenient punishments.

⚖️ The Verdict

Multiple bans and fines across incidents. Required to attend anger management. His talent has sometimes shielded him from harsher punishment.

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