Shakib Al Hasan becomes oldest Test cricketer for Bangladesh: Details
Shakib Al Hasan, the veteran all-rounder, has set a new record in Bangladesh cricket history. On Saturday, he became the oldest player from his country to participate in a Test match. At 37 years and 181 days old, Shakib surpassed the previous record held by left-arm spinner Mohammad Rafique during the first Test against India in Chennai. He accomplished the milestone on Day 3.
Shakib's career and contribution to Bangladesh cricket
Shakib has been a key figure in Bangladesh cricket for over a decade, consistently proving his worth as one of the game's top all-rounders. His experience and contribution have played a significant role in the team's performance, particularly in challenging matches like the ongoing Test against India. Despite his age, Shakib continues to be an invaluable asset for the team.
World record for oldest Test cricketer still stands
While Shakib's achievement is a milestone in Bangladesh cricket, the global record for the oldest Test cricketer is still held by England's Wilfred Rhodes. Rhodes played his final Test at 52 years and 165 days old in 1930, marking one of cricket's most enduring records. His Test career spanned an impressive 30 years and 315 days, another record yet to be broken.
Test career numbers of the all-rounder
Playing his 70th Test, Shakib has raced to 4,575 runs at an average of 38.44.He has five tons and 31 fifties under his belt. His highest individual score is 217. With the ball, the all-rounder has picked up 242 wickets at an average of 31.85 (5W: 19). The veteran scored 32 in Bangladesh's first innings though he went wicket-less in both his outings with the ball.
Bangladesh struggles against India in ongoing Test
India have set Bangladesh a massive target of 515 runs in the ongoing Test series opener. The hosts, who had a 227-run first-innings lead, declared their second innings at 287/4. The likes of Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill starred with centuries. Notably, Bangladesh managed 149/10 in their first outing after India posted 376/10 batting first.
