Name Hindi: शाकिब अल हसन / Gender Man
Shakib Al Hasan: The Undisputed King of Cricket From Bangladesh
For those who follow cricket, the name Shakib Al Hasan is synonymous with relentless passion and unprecedented talent. Born on March 24, 1987, in Magura, Khulna, Bangladesh, Shakib has become a living legend while still being at the peak of his career, raising the bar for other players to emulate.
Career Overview and Achievements
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In 2006, Shakib made his debut for Bangladeshi cricket team in an ODI against Zimbabwe.
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He became captain of the national team in 2009 after Mashrafe Mortaza was injured during West Indies tour. His leadership qualities soon started bearing fruit when he led Bangladesh to their first overseas Test series win in Caribbean against WI.
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The following year saw him ranked as number one all-rounder across all three forms of international cricket by ICC – a position he held till July 2014 then again from December 2014 onwards. He is also only player ever to be top-ranked in all formats simultaneously (in test match, ODI and T20).
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In November 2018, Shakib once again rose to stardom by taking over the title of leading wicket-taker among active Test cricketers.
Honours and Accolades
Name any award that mentions cricket; chances are strong you’ll find Shakib’s name engraved on it multiple times:
In June 2019, Shakib became the fastest and only third cricketer to achieve a double of 10,000+ runs and 500+ wickets in international cricket. - He has been awarded Player Of The Series several times including during World Cup tournaments.
Ban Negligence & Resurgence
Despite being at the top-end of his game, he faced an unfortunate situation as he failed to report multiple approaches by bookmakers trying to influence him for unfair practices. Unlike many players who might have taken this as fatal blow to their careers, Shakib took it as wake up call: He accepted responsibility for his mistake and served out one-year ban imposed by ICC with due grace.
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After having served his time away from competitive cricket, Shakib returned stronger than ever at the IPL’s (Indian Premier League) edition held in UAE in September 2020: Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders team, he was a key factor in them performing exceedingly well that season.
The Legacy Continues
Critics often say that consistency is what separates good players from extraordinary ones; Shakib Al Hasan has excelled both in adversity and triumphs through pure dedication towards his craft – leaving no doubt about legacy he will eventually leave behind in cricketing world?
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