Bangladeshi Shinning Star Sakib-al-Hasan is now No.1 ODI All-rounder

January 24th, 2009 admin

sakibFrom the recent performance of Bangladeshi cricketers it can be said that, Shakib is the only consistent performer from Bangladesh’s side at this moment. And he has confirmed his consistently extraordinary performances by heading the ICC’s ODI all-rounder rankings, the first time any Bangladesh has topped any ICC rankings. Sakib-AL-Hasan the Bangladeshi all-rounder is ranked No. 1 in the world after leaving all good players like J.D.P. Oram, A. Flintoff, Shoaib Malik, and also Jacque Kallis!

Shakib was the leading scorer in the tri-nation series and the 2nd-highest wicket taker for Bangladesh. He scored 153 runs in the three matches at 76.50, with a strike-rate of 101.32, and picked up five wickets at 13.80 avg. His shows in the home tri-nation series, took him to 380 rating points, which helping him to reach the top position. Moreover, very next bilateral three-match series with Zimbabwe, Sakib got the player of the series award, which shows his consistent performance too. After climbing on the first position Sakib-al-Hasan said,

It feels great to be ranked No. 1. My only goal is to keep performing and win matches for the Bangladesh team and I feel more inspired and motivated to give my all in the field. I also know that retaining the top spot will be even tougher and it will require lots of sacrifices, consistency, hard work and dedication. (Quote from cricinfo.com)

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