Cricketers of the Week – April 2nd to April 8th

#3 Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib delivered with bat and ball at the end of Bangladesh’s successful tour to Sri Lanka

Bangladesh’s best cricketer turned in another all-round performance to help Bangladesh equal the T20I series 1-1 against Sri Lanka to end a historic tour for his country on a good note. Playing in Colombo, Shakib, with the bat, top-scored for Bangladesh with a 31-ball 38, pushing his team’s total to 176.

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Sri Lanka faltered badly in the chase, capitulating to 131 all out. The key to Bangladesh’s victory was Shakib’s spell as he registered figures of 3-24 in his 4 overs, including the two openers’ wickets.

He was aided massively by Mustafizur Rahman who picked up figures of 4-21. Shakib won the Player of Match for his efforts.