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Shakib Al Hasan Engages in Huge Controversy As His Refusal To Play Super Over Eliminates Bangla Tigers From GT20 Canada 2024

During the GT20 Canada 2024 eliminator match, Bangla Tigers captain Shakib Al Hasan didn't appear for the toss after the match against Toronto Nationals got washed out. Due to this reason, the Nationals qualified for the Qualifier 2.

Shakib Al Hasan Engages in Huge Controversy As His Refusal To Play Super Over Eliminates Bangla Tigers From GT20 Canada 2024

In a comical incident during the GT20 Canada 2024 after the Toronto Nationals vs Bangla Tigers Eliminator match got washed out. As per the points table, Tigers would have easily qualified for the Qualifier 2 due to their higher rank in the points table. However, GT20 Canada announced that the Nationals have qualified for the finals. As per the playing rules at least five overs are needed for a match result but as the match was washed out, the match referee wanted to decide the match result with a super over. However, Shakib didn't arrive for the toss for the super over as he felt that it was unfair to his team. He didn't appear for the toss after which, the Nationals automatically qualified for the qualifier 2. '6, 6, 6, 6, 6' Kieron Pollard Hits Rashid Khan For Five Consecutive Sixes During Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave The Hundred 2024 Match (Watch Video).

Shakib Al Hasan Refuses to Appear for Toss During GT20 Canada 2024 Eliminator

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