Former England Captain Demands 'Longer Ban For Shakib Al Hasan', Fans Come Out In Support!

It's a long sad week for Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who was given a two-year ban by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday. 

Soon after the news went viral, fans and cricket legends came out in support of him. But, former England captain Michael Vaughan caught everyone's eye with his comment stating that the ban on the Bangladesh all-rounder "should have been longer". 

Michael Vaughan expressed his opinion on social media and said "No sympathy what's so ever for Shakib Al Hasan ... Non what's so ever. In this era the players get briefed all the time about what they can & cant do and what that have to report straight away ... 2 yrs isn't enough ... Should have been longer."

Cricket fans were shocked over the news after Shakib Al Hasan was banned from all cricket for two years (one year suspended) by the ICC. This ban was given to him after he "accepted three charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code".

Minutes after Vaughan tweeted fans in large number slammed him on Twitter for his comments on Shakib Al Hasan. For few of the tweets the former cricketer did reply. T

alking about the much-awaited series, Bangladesh are scheduled to play against India in a three-match T20I series which will begin on November 3.

Hhhmmm a bit harsh! Agreed he should have reported it, but he didn't accept it. However, rules are rules and I'm sure he would have known them. He's still young and will make a come back. At least he did not commit actual on field cheating unlike others!

— Shilpa Patel (@spatel_91) October 29, 2019

He's not actually done anything wrong has he... He didn't partake in corruption, only fail to report it. Whereas Warner and Smith cheated and you said one year ban was too long.. Hypocritical!?!

— Shahid Hussain (@ShahidHuss07) October 29, 2019

Yes he should have reported that he was approached, but a two year ban? That’s way too harsh. Do we know the whole story? Maybe they threatened his family if he reported it. Who knows? Punishing the victim won’t eradicate match fixing. He sounds like a scapegoat.

— Alison Brennan (@alison_brennan_) October 29, 2019

Common Michael he didn't accepted the money.18 months ban, just for not reporting is too harsh.

— Aman singh (@Amansin86429289) October 29, 2019