Shakib cancels contract with Betwinner News

After the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) took a stern position against his contract with a betting company brand, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan cancelled his contract.

“Shakib sent us a letter confirming the cancellation of his contract with that company,” Nizamuddin Chowdhury said on Thursday evening.

According to BCB’s regulation, no cricketer is allowed to work with any organization that is involved in betting-related activities.

And also according to BCB’s regulation, every cricketer is bound to inform BCB before making any business contract with any organization, but Shakib did not inform the board about his contract with BCB.

“We have a zero-tolerance policy against betting and betting-related activities,” Nazmul told the media earlier Thursday. “If he continues his contract with that organization, we will not consider him for the national team.”

Meanwhile, BCB is yet to announce the squad for the Asia Cup due to the issue with Shakib. Nazmul said the board will announce the squad by Saturday (Aug 13).