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I think suspension was sort of a publicity stunt by ICC to prove that they will enforce discipline at whatever cost possible.
Hopefully this does not make much difference in Bangladesh squad. Shakib really is a very important player for them also in the cricket world he is very respected player.
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ICC did the right thing here. Shakib is not a child and he knew what he was doing. However, I wish they would have handed him a 1-year ban like Smith and Warner.
Isn't he ban for 1 year? Or more?
I know a lot of people lost money in this match. Even if I was in the mood of betting then I would go for India too. I was just Lucky :-D
The timing was cruel as he was leading the team to fight against the low wages by their cricket board but he clearly violated the ICC code of conduct andit was clearly mentioned about the consequences if they did not inform them about bookies approaching them.
I saw that news some days ago and it did not seem too serious to me. I think they sorted it out.
If the team is inspired to perform better and dedicate it to their team members it is well and good, the series is interesting now with Bangladesh winning the first match.
Sorry to hear your lose bud however I think in the next match there will be no exception. India will be well prepared to take the revenge.