Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh has become the most successful left arm spinner in cricket history. He surpassed Daniel Vettori’s record by taking his 707th wicket in his 444th international match.
Shakib is also the first cricketer to reach both 14,000 runs and 700 wickets in international cricket.
Growth of Left-Arm Spinners
Left-Arm Spinners in the 20th Century vs 21st Century
The role of left-arm spinners has greatly evolved in international cricket from the 20th to the 21st century. The number of left-arm spinners and their wicket count has significantly increased.
20th Century vs 21st Century Stats
| Format | Players | Matches | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-2000 | 169 | 3134 | 4508 | 33.02 | 86.6 |
| 2001-2024 | 120 | 2425 | 4101 | 34.31 | 70.5 |
Shakib Al Hasan’s Career Highlights
Shakib has played a key role in Bangladesh’s cricketing success. He has been involved in 183 of Bangladesh’s 247 international wins and is the leading wicket-taker and run-scorer for his country.
Shakib’s Career Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling Figures | Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | 5 Wickets | 10 Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 707 | 7/36 | 28.29 | 3.91 | 43.3 | 25 | 2 |
Shakib’s Batting in Won Games
| Location | Innings | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 101 | 3104 | 137 | 40.84 | 86.72 | 4 | 17 |
| Away | 80 | 3220 | 134* | 51.11 | 91.14 | 5 | 23 |
Shakib’s Bowling in Won Games
| Location | Innings | Overs | Wickets | Best Bowling Figures | Average | Strike Rate | 5 Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 110 | 949.5 | 212 | 6/59 | 17.18 | 26.8 | 9 |
| Away | 86 | 858.2 | 134 | 5/29 | 24.66 | 38.4 | 3 |
Shakib’s Impact and Legacy
Despite controversies and uncertainties in his career, Shakib Al Hasan’s achievements as a leading all-rounder and left-arm spinner will be remembered for years to come. His remarkable stats and contributions make him a standout player in cricket history.
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