5 reasons why Shakib Al Hasan is the best player to emerge from Bangladesh

#1 Versatility

He can bat, he can bowl, he can field

Let’s take a look at the facts. Shakib is not only the second most successful Bangladeshi batsmen across all formats, he is also the most successful bowler. He has found success in Test cricket as well as limited overs cricket and at one time was ranked the top all-rounder across all three formats of the game – a feat no one in the world has been able to match.

He makes the average batting line-up of Bangladesh look strong. He leads the spin-bowling attack of the team. His fielding (which is perhaps the weakest aspect of his game) is still better than most of his teammates. He provides the much-needed balance to the side. And he can lead the team as well. If that’s not versatility what is?

And it is this versatility that makes him so special. Bangladesh – no strike that out – the world has never seen a more talented all-rounder in recent times. Shakib is, by far, the best all-rounder of the current generation across all formats.