As far as his IPL career is concern, i believe BCB is culprit here. They never give him any clear idea if he can take part in full IPL season and when its not clear (which is necessary), then he attracts low bid (last year) or no bid at all (This year).
Why in the world are you people praising Shakib to high heavens? I agree that he is easily one of the best all-rounders in Cricket history and is basically a legend, but his personality and character suck big-time.
We all know how many controversies he has been part of over the years. This is why I don't find it surprising that he had a fallout with the BCB most probably due to ego issues on both sides.
Also, his IPL career has been mediocre so far to say the least which is why it makes sense why no franchise expressed any interest in him.
Ha!
He's been into top 4-5 all rounders test ranking for god knows how many years, consistently. Currently No 1 all rounder in ODI and also No 2 all rounder in T-20. Now you tell me why shouldn't we speak highly of him?
I agree in recent time his IPL numbers are not that great with the bat but it's not because he's bad batter. It's just that he always bat down the order according to situation. Having said that I think he's underrated player in modern cricket, only because he's not from PIG 3 or Pakistan.
Edit
If you go with rankings, Shakib in all rounder category is no 4th in Tests, 1st in ODI and 2 in T20I
rankings. With such extraordinary rankings don't know why he is still not picked by IPL despite the fact he is not from Pakistan. Every year IPL gives too many surprises in terms of players that went unsold.
I believe this is the main reason him going cheaply or unsold in last 2-3 season.
As far as his IPL career is concern, i believe BCB is culprit here. They never give him any clear idea if he can take part in full IPL season and when its not clear (which is necessary), then he attracts low bid (last year) or no bid at all (This year). Don't take his wife social media's allegations, clarification etc very seriously, chances are Shakib is handling her account.