The Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Thursday (August 4) that it wouldn’t permit Shakib Al Hasan to hold a sponsorship to manage any wagering-related company and demanded that they will examine a new web-based entertainment post.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Thursday (August 4) that it wouldn’t permit Shakib Al Hasan to hold a sponsorship to manage any wagering-related company and demanded that they will examine a new web-based entertainment post from the all-rounder declaring his association with a company called “Bet winner News”.
According to the current law of the country, there are severe disallowances on establishments that work with betting. Allowing betting organizations to work is in contradiction to the law as well as the constitution.
BCB president Nazmul Hassan said that they will serve Shakib a notice for not informing them of the sponsorship deal.
“There are two things. Firstly there is no chance of taking permission because we won’t give permission. If there is anything related to betting we won’t give any permission,
Nazmul said.
“That means he did not ask any permission from us. Second, we have to know whether he had signed a deal or not.
“In today’s meeting the issue was raised and we said how can it happen because it is impossible. If that happens ask him immediately. Serve him notice and ask him how it happened because the board will not allow it. If it is related to betting we won’t allow that. We have said that today.
“Some are saying in the board that it might not be related to that (Betwinner is an online gambling portal) and in that case, we are unable to take a decision. Still, I have asked them to know it as soon as possible. Board’s stance is very clear that it is impossible for us.
“[But] first we have to know what he has done. This (betting-related activities) is not only in cricket but in this country it is prohibited and the law does not permit it. This is a serious issue. We cannot depend on Facebook postings or things like that we have to investigate it. If it is true, then the board will take necessary steps,”
Nazmul added.
The most recent Betwinner debate is the most recent fight the veteran all-rounder has arrived in. Shakib was banned from cricket for a year in 2019 after he acknowledged three charges of breaking the ICC’s anti-corruption code.