Shakib Al Hasan Bangladesh left-handed batsman is the fastest all-rounder in Bangladesh’s cricket history to achieve the milestone of 12,000 runs and 500 wickets across all formats, has announced his retirement.
He announce the retirement after the home series against South Africa has been a key player for Bangladesh 18 years of his international career he played to test match.
Shakib Announce His Retirement
India VS Bangladesh 2nd test in Kanpur during a media conference express his retirement the home test against South Africa.
He also retired from T20 international cricket, its time to give place for new talent. It was confirmed that his final T20 match took place during the world cup in June.
Shakib is currently facing legal action due to his association with the country former leader.
Apart from Shakib there are many great all-rounders in subcontinent, list of top 10 greatest all-rounders is given below:
Top 10 Test All-Rounders from the Subcontinent
Here’s a look at the top 10 Test all-rounders from the subcontinent:
| Player | Span | Matches | Wickets | Runs (Batting) | Batting Average | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinoo Mankad | 1946-1959 | 44 | 162 | 2109 | 31.47 | 32.32 |
| Imran Khan | 1971-1992 | 88 | 362 | 3807 | 37.69 | 22.81 |
| Kapil Dev | 1978-1994 | 131 | 434 | 5248 | 31.05 | 29.64 |
| Wasim Akram | 1985-2002 | 104 | 414 | 2898 | 22.64 | 23.62 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 1991-2007 | 110 | 98 | 6973 | 40.07 | 34.34 |
| Chaminda Vaas | 1994-2009 | 111 | 355 | 3089 | 24.32 | 29.58 |
| Abdul Razzaq | 1999-2006 | 46 | 100 | 1946 | 28.61 | 36.94 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 2007-2024 | 70 | 242 | 4600 | 38.33 | 31.85 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 2011-2024 | 101 | 522 | 3422 | 26.94 | 23.70 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2012-2024 | 73 | 299 | 3122 | 36.72 | 23.98 |
From Vinoo Mankad, one of India’s first great all-rounders, to modern stars like Ravindra Jadeja and Shakib Al Hasan, each of these players has a huge impact on cricket.
Imran Khan and Kapil Dev are famous for leading their countries to World Cup wins. Both were stars with the bat and ball, making them true legends of the game.
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Shakib Al Hasan’s retirement will create a big gap in the Bangladesh team. As one of the great all-rounders in cricket, he stands alongside other subcontinental legends.
While we celebrate his remarkable career, we also anticipate the rise of new talent. Shakib’s legacy will continue to inspire young cricketers in Bangladesh and around the world.
