Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hassan grabs man requesting selfie by the neck; video goes viral

Cricket is known to be the ‘gentleman’s game’, and is often associated with fair play, sportsmanship, and respect for the opponents. That respect also binds the fans and the players. But, what happens if a fan crosses a line?

A video viral on X shows Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hassan grabbing a man, who requested for a selfie, by the neck. The video shows how the man approached Shakib Al Hassan while he was speaking to his colleagues. Seeing the man trying to take a selfie, Hassan gestures to put his phone away and tells him no.

However, the man persists, making Hassan furious. Hassan grabs the man by the neck, and almost pushes him off the field. The video also shows the man, sitting by the field, visibly upset.