New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has revealed that he was bowling with an illegal action, a little intentionally, when he was reported for a suspected illegal action after his county stint with Surrey in 2024.

The veteran Bangladesh cricketer played only one game for Surrey last year. He bowled 33.5 and 29.3 overs across both innings.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib had been suspended from bowling in all competitions organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after his action was found illegal during his Surrey stint, following an independent test at Loughborough University in December last year. Under ICC regulations, his suspension was automatically enforced in international cricket.

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