Shakib Al Hasan Playing All Three Formats For Bangladesh Would Be Lovely: Habibul Bashar
Published - 18 Jan 2022, 12:16 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:03 AM
Shakib Al Hasan is not only Bangladesh’s most famous cricketer but someone who has put the country’s name on the map of the game with his performances. However, with age and pressure of playing in all three formats internationally, he recently said that he might need to leave one form of the game to continue at the top level.
However, former Bangladesh skipper and current national selector Habibul Bashar said they still need the star all-rounder in all three formats. He further added that though it’s hard for a cricketer like Shakib, who bowls and bats and has captained Bangladesh as well to continue in all three formats, it would be great for the national team of he manages to do that.
“I would love to see Shakib in all formats definitely. But the problem these days is playing in a bio-bubble with so much cricket happening all around the world… These guys sometimes also need time out,” Bashar said in a media interaction organized by the Legends League Cricket here.
Shakib is Bangladesh’s most-successful batsman in international cricket with 12,523 runs across formats and is their leading wicket-taker in Tests (215), ODIs (277), and T20Is (117). He has played 59 Tests, 215 ODIs, and 94 T20Is since his debut in 2006.
Playing Three Formats With These Guys Is A Bit Difficult These Days, But Would Love To See Shakib AL Hasan Continue: Habibul Bashar
Bangladesh recently created history by defeating the current World Test champions New Zealand in their own home in a Test match for the very first time, registering their maiden Test win outside Asia. This win came with Shakib in the side, who had opted out of the series to spend time with his family.
Shakib resides in the USA with his family and a 34-year-old ace all-rounder recently mentioned that it’s time to “think about Test cricket” as he’s seen taking frequent breaks from international cricket over the last few years.
However, Bashar said that Shakib’s experience is valuable and him playing all three formats for Bangladesh will be a great thing.
“It’s not easy for a player. They also have a family. Playing three formats with these guys is a bit difficult these days. He’s been more than six months away from his family. Sometimes you got to understand. But I would love to see Shakib playing all the three formats,” the current national selector said.
