The veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, an important figure in Bangladesh cricket team, finally brought an end to his Test and T20I careers. After almost 20 years of cricketing career, Shakib has decided to step away from the longest and shortest formats of the cricket game, giving way to an indelible legacy.
Shakib’s Test Career & Records:
Shakib’s Test Career: Shakib-Al-Hasan, aged 37 years at the moment, has been an integral part of the Bangladesh cricket team since he entered the cricketing field in 2007. In 70 Test matches, Shakib blasted off 4,600 runs, averaging 38.33, including 5 centuries and 31 half-centuries. His highest score is at 217 in test cricket, which is a sure reflection of his grit and skill at the crease. He is also Bangladesh’s leading wicket-taker in Tests, with 242 wickets to his name.
| Format | M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 70 | 128 | 8 | 4600 | 217 | 38.33 | 7454 | 61.71 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 554 | 28 |
His bowling includes brilliant figures of 19 five-wicket hauls in an innings and two instances of ten-wicket hauls in a match. Shakib made his test debut against India in May 2007, and it would be seemingly appropriate that his final red-ball test match could be against the same opposition-the end of an era.
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Shakib’s Announcement: His last Test Could Be Against India
Ahead of the second Test in Kanpur between Bangladesh and India, when Shakib announced that if his conditions are not accepted, then this could be his last Test. Shakib revealed he would love to have his last Test in Mirpur, Bangladesh, against South Africa. However, with uncertainties over the South Africa series ahead, he said that the second Test match against India might be his last in the format.
“I have told that I want to play my last Test in Mirpur”, Shakib said. If that won’t happen, the second Test against India will be my last.”
Shakib’s T20I Cricket Records:
Not only did Shakib announce his decision to retire from Test cricket, but he also confirmed his retirement from T20I cricket, which truly means the end of his participation in international cricket’s shortest format. He had hinted at the same during the T20 World Cup that he played his last T20I, which was then confirmed at the recent press briefing. Shakib leaves behind an impressive T20I career, having scored 2,551 runs in 129 matches at a strike rate of 121.18, alongside 149 wickets with the best figures being 5/20. His all-round versatility in the format made him one of the most valued players in global franchise leagues, and he has been the heartbeat of Bangladesh’s T20I side for years.
| Format | M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 129 | 126 | 2745 | 3116 | 149 | 5/20 | 5/20 | 6.81 | 20.91 | 18.42 | 2 | 0 |
What Lies Ahead: Farewell Plans
With Bangladesh likely to host South Africa in October for a Test series, Shakib has shown interest in making his last appearance on home soil, in front of the Mirpur crowd. But there is no certainty over that series with political and logistical uncertainties prevalent in Bangladesh, so the second Test against India may become the farewell match of the legendary all-rounder. Shakib said, “I am available for the South Africa series but since there’s a lot happening back home, naturally not everything depends on me.” If the South Africa series does not take place, Shakib’s glorious Test career will end with the second Test against India in Kanpur.
Shakib Al Hasan: A Trending Figure in Bangladesh Cricket Shakib’s retirement draws curtains on an era in Bangladesh cricket. Many will say Shakib is one of the finest all-rounders in world cricket, whose contribution to the game has been immense with bat and ball. His leadership, experience, and fighting spirit have been crucial in many of Bangladesh’s key victories across formats. Whether it was scoring runs under pressure or delivering match-winning spells, Shakib has been the heart and soul of Bangladesh cricket for the last 17 years.
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Shakib Al Hasan Achievements and Records:
- 40 Wickets in a Calendar Year
- Economical Bowling Spells
- Fastest 100s in Balls Faced
- Fifty and 4 Wickets in Match
- Hundred and 4 Wickets in Match
- Most 100s as Captain
- Most 4 Wickets in a Match Hauls
- Most Career Overs Bowled
- Most Successful Bowler / Wicket Keeper Combinations
- Most Wickets Caught
- Most Wickets Caught & Bowled
- Most Wickets LBW
- Most Wickets Stumped
- Player of Match Awards
- Players Top Scoring in Most Innings for Country
- Scoring 1000 Runs at a Single Ground
- Scoring More than 50% of Innings Total
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Final Thoughts
As Shakib Al Hasan retires from Test and T20I cricket, his remarkable achievements will be remembered by fans forever. His retirement is a big loss for Bangladesh cricket, but his contributions at both national and international levels will leave a lasting legacy. Shakib has set a high standard for future cricketers in Bangladesh and beyond. Whether his last match is in Mirpur or Kanpur, fans will celebrate his incredible career.
