Is Shakib Al Hasan the MVP of 2019 World Cup?
Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been enjoying the form of his life in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019. The Tigers are on the fifth spot at the moment as they are still alive in this edition. Shakib has been the architect of their campaign this term. We decode why Shakib is the most valuable player (MVP) of CWC 19.
Shakib needs to be credited for carrying his side single-handedly
Shakib should be lauded for carrying his side single-handedly. He asked the management to back him at number three in the World Cup. The team accepted this suggestion. And it turned out to be a masterstroke. Shakib's ability to deliver with the bat has been the story of CWC 19. Notably, Shakib has chipped in with the ball as well.
A look at his journey so far in CWC 19
Shakib has amassed 476 runs so far in the 2019 World Cup. His scores in the ongoing tournament read: 75, 64, 121, 124*, 41 and 51. Bangladesh's record World Cup run-scorer, Shakib is currently decimating one bowling attack after another. With the ball as well, he has produced the goods (10 wickets). Against Afghanistan on Monday, he registered a magical five-wicket haul (5/29).
Records scripted by Shakib in World Cup 2019
Shakib's heroics against Afghanistan saw him become only the second player in World Cup history to take five wickets and hit a half-century in the same match. His 51-run knock saw him become the first Bangladeshi to hit 1,000-plus runs in World Cup. He became the first player in World Cup history to score 1000+ runs and take 30+ wickets as well.
Records continue to follow Shakib
Shakib is only the third player after Kapil Dev and Yuvraj Singh to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in an edition of the World Cup. He is also the first cricketer ever in CWC history to score more than 400-plus runs and take 10 wickets. His 5/29 was the best ever recorded by a Bangladeshi player in a World Cup match.
Shakib is the MVP of 2019 World Cup
To be creating such an influence with both bat and ball is something an all-rounder wishes to achieve. Shakib's contributions have been massive for the Tigers. Nobody else in CWC 19 has made such an impact with both bat and ball. This clearly makes him the best in business. When we highlight his value, Shakib ranks atop the ladder in CWC 19.
Can Shakib lead Bangladesh to the semis?
Bangladesh's next two games are against India and Pakistan in the 2019 World Cup. They need to win both in order to have a chance of qualifying for the semis. Shakib, who is in such a good form, could be Bangladesh's match-winner in both games.
