Bengal veteran Shakib Al Hassan One of the greatest all-rounders of this era. His recent cricketing accomplishments have been shameful to his name.
Having performed far below his recognised standards, the 37-year old was among the timid players against India in the first Test match and this has been one of the worst moments for him in international red ball cricket. The face of battle.
Whereas Shakib also failed to carry on his good innings one he got in, occupying crease for 32 and 25 as his best returns. He also was taken for a clean zone Iine up conceding more than six runs in 2 innings (0 -50 plus 8:0 – 79) 0 – 13 – rounds 0 – 79).
Set in a deep unshakeable rut Chebauk This is just the latest chapter in the continuous cut of the last few months that led to the Kenyans being outscored on almost every performance, risking his standing in the XI. The Bangladesh captain was asked how hard it is to keep a struggling Shakib in a team outside. Najmul Hussain Shanto Said, “This is a very courageous question. I am not saying this because it is about Shakib. Its clear he is having tough time. But as a captain in the image, I will view what he does to the game who actually does the game.
Some of you might be of the opinion that I am making this statement because the question is regarding Shakib. I have been trying to treat each and every player in an unbiased manner irrespective of the fact where it is Nasheed Rana or Mushfiqur Rahim Or anybody for that matter.
Shakib has not reached the 50-run mark even once throughout the year, the left-hander’s best score of 36 in seven innings came during the match against Sri Lanka in Chittagong in March. In the year whist this was written, Shakib, the left arm spinner, with eight innings to his name, picked up a mere nine wickets and concluded his last three innings without a wicket.
“Besides if or when he scores I also look at his preparation, how he feels about the team. He seems to be trying his best to get fit. I am content with how every member of the Test team has been preparing,” Shanto said.
bengal captain He further defended his stand of not using bowler Shakib too much. “Looking at the fast bowlers’ performance, I didn’t require him. The idea was to save the fast bowlers for a longer period. We got six wickets in succession in a very short time.”
