Lefties XI: Best left-handed players (2013-2018)

#6 Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)

Top ranking all-rounder in all three formats

Role- All-rounder

Batting style- Left Handed batsman

Bowling style- Left arm orthodox spin

Arguably, one of the world’s best all-rounders, Shakib Al Hasan has become the pillar of strength for the Bangladesh national team. Not only does Shakib bowl ten overs in the limited-overs format, but he will also strike the ball sweetly to all parts of the ground.

In Bangladesh’s historic Test win against Australia earlier last year, it was Shakib’s all-rounder display which led the Asian Team to a victory. His first innings score of 84, coupled with his fifer in the bowling department, led Bangladesh to a historic victory. He became the fourth bowler in the history to pick up fifer against all Test-playing nations and also became the second bowler to pick ten wickets in the game between Australia and Bangladesh.

Batting and Bowling Career Summary in ODI

Matches-185, Runs-5243, Strike rate-81.06, Wickets-235, Economy-4.44

Batting and Bowling Career Summary in Test

Matches-51, Runs-3594, Strike rate-62.3, Wicket-188, Economy-3.01