Bangladesh cricket team has been one of the most improved teams in the last decade or so in world cricket. They have been competitive in all three formats and challenging big teams on the world stage. We have seen so many Bangladesh cricket legends like Tamim Iqbal, Shakib al Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mushfiqur Rahim, etc who contributed to the team’s success in the last few years. Today, we will talk about one of those Bangladesh cricket legends and star all-rounder Shakib al Hasan in this article. We will talk about Shakib’s impact and his lasting legacy in Bangladesh cricket. So let’s dive into it quickly.
Shakib al Hasan – The Bangladesh cricket legend in the history of the game
Shakib Al Hasan is often regarded as the legend of Bangladesh cricket. As one of the finest all-rounders in the history of the game, he has made significant contributions with both bat and ball. Shakib has consistently led his team in various formats and has earned a reputation for his exceptional skills and leadership on the field. His impact on Bangladesh cricket is immense, making him a true icon of the sport in his country.
Shakib al Hasan is renowned for his controlled, slow left-arm orthodox bowling and his aggressive middle-order left-handed batting approach. He is arguably the best all-around player in history and the greatest athlete from Bangladesh.
Shakib’s ability with the bat is there to see for everyone
Shakib al Hasan has been one of the best batters for the Bangladesh cricket team in all three formats of the game. In test cricket, he is the third-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh. He has scored 4505 runs at an average of 38.84 and a strike rate of 62.01. Shakib has 31 fifties and 5 hundreds to his name in tests with a highest score of 217. Only Mushfiqur Rahim and Tamim Iqbal are ahead of him in terms of most runs in test cricket.
In ODIs also, he is the third-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh with 7570 runs. He averages 37.11 in ODIs with a strike rate of 82.84. Shakib has 56 half-centuries and 9 hundreds to his name in this format with the highest score of 134.
As far as T20Is, he is the highest run-scorer for Bangladesh. He has scored 2551 runs with an average of 23.19 and with a strike rate of 121.25. The 37-year-old has scored 13 fifties and has the highest score of 84 in the shortest format of the game.
He has been one of the top batters in Bangladesh cricket history. Overall, he is the third-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh across all three formats with 14,626 runs.
Unmatchable record in bowling for Shakib al Hasan
Not just with the bat, Shakib al Hasan is equally good with the ball. His record in the bowling is unmatchable. He is the highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh in all three formats. In tests, he has picked up 238 wickets with an average of 31.45 and a strike rate of 63.95. The all-rounder has 19 5-wicket hauls and two 10-wicket hauls in this format.
In ODIs, he has taken 317 wickets with an average of 29.53 and a strike rate of 39.67. He is quite economical as well with an economy rate of 4.47 and has four 5-wicket hauls in ODIs.
As far as T20Is, he has taken 149 wickets with an average of 20.91 and a strike rate of 18.42. He has two 5-wicket hauls, which is rare in this format. His economy is 6.81 in T20I, which is also good in the shortest format of the game.
Shakib al Hasan – the real match-winner for Bangladesh
As we mentioned in his stats, the star all-rounder is one of the biggest matchwinner for Bangladesh. With the bat, he has won so many games in all three formats in different conditions.
With the ball, he can take wickets with his flight and has all the variations in his armory. The all-rounder doesn’t need spinning conditions to take wickets and can do damage to the opposition in different conditions.
The importance of Shakib al Hasan is not just limited to numbers. His experience is vital to the team and can guide the youngsters in the dressing room for the future.
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Conclusion
Shakib al Hasan has played a huge role in the Bangladesh cricket team’s growth. He has been in controversies for a number of times in his career on different occasions. Although he has been in controversies for his on-field and off-field behavior, he has been the national hero for the youngsters. The youngsters idolize him for his performances.
Shakib al Hasan also entered politics. He is a former member of parliament for Magura-1. After political unrest in the country, his political career has been affected. But Bangladesh’s current test captain Najmul Hasan Shanto said Shakib is a professional cricketer and knows how to prepare himself.
Shakib has led Bangladesh in all three formats on different occasions when no one is there, and the selectors look after him due to his experience.
Shakib Al Hasan’s legacy as a cricketing legend is firmly etched in the history of Bangladesh cricket.
FAQs:-
(1) When did Shakib al Hasan make his international debut?
Shakib made his international debut on August 06, 2006, in an ODI against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club.
(2) What are the other achievements of Shakib other than international cricket?
Shakib has won a few franchise cricket tournaments. He has won 2 IPL titles with KKR, 3 BPL titles with Dhaka franchises, etc. he became the Player of the Tournament in BPL for a record 4 times.
(3) Is Shakib al Hasan playing in the current Pakistan vs Bangladesh series?
Yes. He is playing in the ongoing Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test series.
