Bangladesh premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is currently serving one year ban in cricket. He confessed that his ignorance is the biggest reason behind it. Moreover, he told that he has learned from his mistake. According to him, it was his biggest lesson in life. The former best all-rounder is currently living in his father-in-law’s place in America. He became the father of the second daughter last month. On the other hand, Shakib Al Hasan says Ab de Villiers was his inspiration to bat at no.3 position in World Cup 2019. Shakib was one of the best performers in the biggest competition of cricket.

Shakib Al Hasan Says Ab de Villiers Was His Inspiration To Bat At No. 3 Position In World Cup 2019

Additionally, Shakib had amassed astounding 606 runs and claimed 11 wickets in the World Cup 2019. He was banned by International Cricket Council (ICC) for one year in last year’s October. His ban will be over this year’s October 29. Moreover, he accepted three charges of breaching the world body’s Anti-Corruption Code.

I have realized that there are certain things that you just cannot take lightly due to ignorance and probably that is the biggest lesson I learnt during this time. It is a very difficult time for me because at the back of the mind you always think that I am not playing or not being able to play. The good thing is that I was able to stay with my wife during the birth of our second child.

Shakib was quoted as saying by DW Bangla.

Shakib Al Hasan Says Ab de Villiers Was His Inspiration To Bat At No. 3 Position In World Cup 2019
De Villiers was the inspiration of Shakib

On top of that, Shakib was in superb form before ICC banned him. Now, he is determined to pick himself again from where he left off.

First of all, I want to return to the game. I will return to the game after 4-5 months. No other decision (will be taken) before that. The biggest challenge is to be able to start again from where I had stopped, that is what I’m expecting from myself. Wish I can start from where I ended up. That is the challenge for me, nothing else.

Other reports on this topic:

  • De Villiers inspired me to bat at three – Shakib – cricbuzz
  • AB de Villiers motivates Shakib to bat at No.3 in World Cup – the independent

In addition, Shakib said that he is not ruling out to play in the World Cup 2019. Then, he told that they will a force to reckon with since the tournament is scheduled to be played in spin-friendly familiar conditions.