Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladeshi cricketer and all-rounder

Shakib Al Hasan - Bangladeshi cricketer and all-rounder
Born

March 24th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Bangladesh

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A prominent cricketer, recognized for contributions to Bangladesh's national cricket team. Achievements include becoming a leading all-rounder and playing pivotal roles in major international tournaments. Played in the ICC Cricket World Cup and ICC T20 World Cup, earning accolades for performance. Excelled with both bat and ball, often taking crucial wickets and scoring significant runs. Established records as one of the highest-ranked all-rounders in ODI and Test formats.

Ranked as the top all-rounder in ICC rankings

Played for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL

Led Bangladesh to multiple significant victories

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