Shakib Al Hasan,the Secrets Behind Shakib Al Hasan's Success
one of the brightest stars of Bangladesh cricket has established himself in the international arena as one of the best all-rounders of all time. He has attracted the attention of the cricket world by displaying extraordinary skills with bat and ball in all three formats of cricket. Shakib is not just a cricketer, he is an icon of Bangladesh, whose every step of his career continues to inspire millions of youngsters. In today's article, we will focus on Shakib Al Hasan's biography, his achievements, and his career.
Shakib Al Hasan
was born on March 24, 1987, in Magura District of Khulna Division, Bangladesh. Shakib's love for cricket developed from childhood. His talent developed while playing in local tournaments alongside his school studies. Originally starting his career as a batsman, over time he developed exceptional skills in both batting and bowling, making him a complete all-rounder.
Beginning of cricket journey:
Shakib Al Hasan's official cricket career began in 2006 when he made his debut for Bangladesh in a One Day International (ODI) match against Zimbabwe. His performance in the debut match itself was remarkable. Gradually he established his position in the team as a result of his consistent good performances. Shakib's all-round performance quickly established him as Bangladesh's premier player.
Shakib's Career Stats
Shakib Al Hasan has played in all three formats: Tests, ODIs and T20Is. His all-round skills in every format have helped the team to victory.
Shakib in Test Cricket:
Shakib has always been an important player of the Bangladesh team in Test cricket. As he has consistently scored runs with the bat, he has also contributed to the team's victories by taking regular wickets with the ball.
Matches: 71
Innings:130
Runs: 4609 (Avg: 39+)
Wickets: 246 (Avg: 31+)
Some of the most memorable innings of Shakib's Test career are his 217-run innings against New Zealand and his 10-wicket haul against the West Indies. Besides, his record of five centuries and 18 five-wicket hauls in Tests established him as one of the best all-rounders in the world.
Shakib in ODI Cricket:
Shakib Al Hasan's ODI performances are always outstanding. He has shown great performance on the World Cup stage and has also led Bangladesh to victory in many matches in bilateral series.
Matches: 247
Innings: 234
Runs: 7570 (Avg: 37.11)
Wickets: 317 (Avg: 29+)
Shakib's 2019 World Cup performance was one of the best chapters of his career. In this tournament, he set a new milestone for an all-rounder with 606 runs and 11 wickets in 8 matches. His innings of 124 runs and taking 5 wickets against England was one of the highlights.
Shakib in T20 Cricket:
Shakib Al Hasan has established himself globally in the T20 format as well. His bowling spells and batting at crucial times helped lead the team to victory.
Matches: 129
Innings: 2551
Runs: 2300+ (Avg: 24+)
Wickets: 149 (Avg: 21+)
One of the notable matches of Shakib's T20 career was his performance in the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup against Afghanistan by 8 wickets. Apart from this, Shakib has also played an important role in franchise T20 leagues. His success in IPL, BPL, and CPL is particularly notable.
Best matches of Shakib's career
1. Innings of 124 runs against England in the 2019 World Cup
Shakib's extraordinary innings of 124 runs against England in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup is still etched in the minds of cricket lovers. The match was crucial for Bangladesh, and Shakib's innings took the team's collection to a competitive level. His intelligent batting and ability to play the ball on merit around the wicket proved him to be a champion player.
2. 5 wickets against Afghanistan in the 2019 World Cup
In the 2019 World Cup against Afghanistan, Shakib bowled 10 overs and took 5 wickets for just 29 runs. His spin completely collapsed Afghanistan's batting lineup, and Bangladesh won the match easily. Shakib's all-round performance in that World Cup established him as one of the best players in the world.
3. An innings of 217 runs against New Zealand
In 2017, Shakib Al Hasan scored his Test career highest score of 217 in the Wellington Test against New Zealand. This innings was one of the best batting displays in Bangladesh's Test history. Shakib's double century helped Bangladesh put up a big total and the match was a draw.
4. 10 wickets against West Indies
In 2009, Shakib Al Hasan took 10 wickets in a Test match against the West Indies to give Bangladesh a historic victory. Shakib's all-round performance in this series took him to the top of the ICC Test all-rounder rankings. In the match, Shakib scored 46 runs and took 10 wickets with his bowling, which was one of the best performances of his career.
5. Debut match against Zimbabwe
Shakib made his international debut in 2006 against Zimbabwe. He made an important contribution to the team's victory by scoring 30 runs in that match. Shakib's debut match marked the first chapter of his long and successful career.
Shakib Al Hasan's Notable Records and Achievements
1. Top spot in all three formats in ICC rankings
Shakib Al Hasan is the only cricketer in the world to hold the number one spot in the ICC all-rounder rankings in all three formats – Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He became the top all-rounder in ODIs for the first time in 2009 and held the same position at various times in Tests and T20 formats as well. This achievement took him to a unique height in the history of cricket.
2. Outstanding all-round performance in the 2019 World Cup
Shakib Al Hasan's performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was one of the best chapters of his career. He amassed 606 runs in 8 matches and took 11 wickets, making him the only cricketer in World Cup history to top both the batting and bowling categories. His batting average was 86.57, one of the best performances by an all-rounder at any World Cup.
3. Owner of 5,000 runs and 300 wickets in Tests and ODIs
Shakib has achieved the rare feat of scoring over 5,000 runs and taking over 300 wickets in both Test and ODI formats. This feat is limited to very few all-rounders in the world and makes Shakib particularly unique. He has over 4500 runs and 235+ wickets in Tests and 7000+ runs and 300+ wickets in ODIs.
4. Fastest 5,000 runs and 250 wickets in ODIs
Shakib is one of the fastest to reach 5,000 runs and 250 wickets in ODI cricket. He achieved this feat in just 199 matches, making him one of the cricketers to reach this milestone. His all-round performance has established him as Bangladesh's most reliable player in ODI cricket.
5. Multiple fifers and centuries—in the same Test
Shakib Al Hasan is known as one of the all-rounders in the world, who has achieved the feat of scoring a maiden (5 wickets) and a century in the same Test. In 2011, he achieved this feat in a Test match against Pakistan in Dhaka. Such an all-round performance is very rare in cricket history.
6. Double century in Tests
Shakib Al Hasan played an extraordinary innings of 217 runs against New Zealand in Wellington in 2017. It was his first career double-century, and the innings is considered one of the best individual scores in Bangladesh cricket history. This inning played an important role in Bangladesh's Test cricket and proved Shakib's batting prowess.
7. Most wickets in T20 format
Shakib Al Hasan has proved himself as the best bowler of Bangladesh in the T20 format for a long time. He is among the top wicket takers in the format with over 140 wickets in T20 Internationals. His bowling economy rate and wicket-taking skills have established him as an experienced and reliable T20 bowler.
8. Outstanding performance in the franchise league
Shakib Al Hasan has shown remarkable performance playing in various franchise leagues worldwide. In particular, he was very successful in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). He won two titles in the IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders (in 2012 and 2014). He won the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) thrice and was among the top performers in each tournament.
9. Best all-rounder of BPL ever
Shakib Al Hasan has always played a special role in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He is the highest wicket-taker in the history of BPL and a successful captain. He won the BPL title three times and played a key role in the team's victory in many matches of the tournament.
10. Shakib is the match-winner
Shakib Al Hasan's all-round performance has made Bangladesh victorious in numerous matches. His ability to score runs at crucial times with the bat and turn a match with the ball has made him a true match-winner. His consistency and ability to perform under pressure have placed him in a special place in Bangladesh cricket history.
Emergence of International Careers:
Shakib's international career took a new dimension in the 2007 World Cup when he performed brilliantly against India. He had immense skills in both batting and bowling, which brought him to the attention of the whole world. In the 2008 Test series against New Zealand, Shakib put his place on the map of world cricket with a remarkable performance. His bowling skills, especially the perfect line-length combination in left-arm spin, quickly brought him into the ranks of the world's best bowlers.
Top spot in ICC rankings:
In 2009, Shakib Al Hasan topped the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings for the first time. This position he held for a long time and repeatedly regained the top spot. His batting skills, bowling versatility and fielding perfection brought him to this position. He became the number one all-rounder in the ICC rankings in all three formats—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, establishing him as a legend in cricket history.
Leadership Responsibilities:
Shakib Al Hasan took over the captaincy of the Bangladesh national team in 2009. Under his leadership as the captain, the performance of the Bangladesh team improved dramatically. Under his leadership, the Bangladesh team won the Test series on foreign soil for the first time during the 2009 tour of the West Indies. This achievement is considered as an important milestone in the cricket history of Bangladesh. Although the burden of captaincy has put him under pressure at times, he has played a responsible role for the team and has shown leadership skills.
Domestic Cricket and Franchise Leagues:
Apart from international cricket, Shakib Al Hasan has shown remarkable performances in domestic and franchise leagues. In particular, his role in leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) was crucial. While playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, he served as one of the key players of the team and was instrumental in the team's championship in 2012 and 2014.
Shakib's success in this franchise league has seen an improvement in his performance in the international arena as well. He gathered new experience by playing with players from different countries in leagues and used that experience in international cricket. In the BPL, he played for teams like Dhaka Dynamites and Rangpur Riders and gave match-winning performances numerous times. He also, played for Barbados Tridents in the CPL, where his all-round performance made the team stand out.
Injuries and Controversies:
Shakib Al Hasan's career has not only been filled with success but has also been challenged by some injuries and controversies. A one-year ban from international cricket in 2019 was a major blow to his career. He has been punished for violating the ICC's anti-corruption policy. But after the ban, he came back to his old form and started to play an important role for the Bangladesh team again.
Shakib has been out of the game at various times due to injuries. However, every time he came back from an injury, he performed his best. His mental toughness and commitment to the game helped him succeed against all odds.
Notable Achievements:
Shakib Al Hasan's career list is quite long. Some of his notable achievements are as follows:
Top position in ICC rankings: Shakib became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to occupy the top position in the ICC rankings. He is recognized as the number one all-rounder in all three formats.
5000 runs and 250 wickets in Tests and ODIs: Shakib owns 5,000 runs and 250 wickets in Tests and ODIs. This record makes him one of the best all-rounders in the world.
World Cup 2019: Shakib Al Hasan showed a remarkable performance in the World Cup 2019. He took 606 runs and 11 wickets in the tournament, making him one of the best all-rounders in World Cup history.
Match winner: Shakib has won many matches for Bangladesh. His batting, bowling, and captaincy played a vital role in the team's success.
BPL Title: Shakib has won the BPL title thrice. His performance in the BPL has made him a successful captain and player.
Personal Life:
Shakib Al Hasan's personal life is also the center of attention. He got married to Umm Ahmed Shishir in 2012. They have two daughters—Alayna and Eram. Shakib loves spending time with his family and is equally active in social responsibilities. He runs a charity called Shakib Al Hasan Foundation, through which he undertakes various initiatives to help the underprivileged people of society.
Future Plans:
Shakib Al Hasan is still playing regularly in international cricket and his performances are still on a high. It is expected that he can bring more success to Bangladesh cricket in the future. He is a role model for young players, and his experience will help take Bangladesh cricket to greater heights.
Conclusion:
Shakib Al Hasan is not only the best all-rounder in Bangladesh cricket history, but he is also a legend of world cricket. His extraordinary talent, hard work, and tenacity have brought him to this position.