Echoing Ian's post here, Shakib should realize a couple of basic facts:
1) He'll become an even better player if and when he finds a better way to "stay loose" other than simply being lazy. "Active rest" when not preparing for a particular series or tournament is the way to go IMHO.
2) Not everyone has the immense talent and strength of character Shakib has been blessed with -- though they or some of their tragically misguided fans may think otherwise (solid technique/exquisite timing/top class ODI-test opener) -- and won't get away with what Shakib gets away with in the middle. A lazy Shakib, being the best Bangladeshi player to date, sets a bad example for younger guys coming into international cricket and in the pipeline.
We have a cricket culture where guys don't work hard on their own to begin with, I think only Ashraful of all people does, and Shakib's laziness gives more false excuses to procrastinate and underachieve.
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