Shakib's Champions Trophy Role Uncertain After Test Failure

Veteran Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has failed his second bowling action reassessment, keeping him suspended from bowling in both domestic and international cricket, as confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The tests, first conducted at Loughborough University and then reassessed in Chennai, found his elbow extension exceeded the permissible 15-degree limit, following concerns raised during a county match for Surrey. Despite this, Shakib remains eligible to play as a batsman, and his inclusion in the Bangladesh squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy is supported by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and BCB president Faruque Ahmed. The BCB is awaiting further test results before finalizing their squad, which must be submitted by January 12, 2025. This situation unfolds as Bangladesh prepares to face India in their Champions Trophy opener on February 20, 2025, in Dubai.