Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan's team controversially knocked out of GLT20 after refusing to play Super Over

Shakib Al Hasan found himself at the center of a controversy during the Global T20 in Canada, when the Bangla Tigers were eliminated after forfeiting their Eliminator clash against the Toronto Nationals. Heavy rain in Brampton had delayed the match, and as the cut-off time approached, officials made the decision to proceed with a Super Over. Both teams were informed of this decision, which was made in accordance with the playing regulations.

What Happened?

Bangla Tigers skipper Shakib decided not to turn up at the toss for the Super Over in protest. If the match had been ruled as completely washed out, Shakib's team would have automatically entered Qualifier 2, due to finishing at a higher position in the points table in the group stage.

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Bangla Tigers owner Zafir Yasin argued that the match should have been atleast for five or ten-overs a side, and not a Super Over. Meanwhile, GLT20 CEO Joy Bhattacharjya explained to ESPNcricinfo, "We were trying to ensure there was a result either way, however heartbreaking as it may be for the team that loses a one-over shootout. And it was all part of the regulations."

Explaining tournament director Ingleton Liburd's decision to share regulations through WhatsApp, Bhattacharjya said, "they were sent to the managers' group for immediate action, and all tournament-related updates had been provided on the same group until then."

Bhattacharjya also mentioned that the Super Over rule wasn't a new addition, but had already been decided upon. "It's not like the Super Over provision was brought in for just the game involving Bangla Tigers. It was in place for both games [Qualifier 1 and eliminator]. It's just that it wasn't possible for the first game, and because the second game happened much later in the day, there was a little more time for the ground staff to work on the outfield", he said.

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