Shakib’s unique feat
Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan joins an unique list which contains the likes of Muttiah Muralitharan, Rangana Hearath and Dale Steyn.
Shakib has achieved the remarkable feat of taking Test five-fors against all nine Test playing nations. Apart from Afghanistan and Ireland, who only got Test status recently, Shakib has taken five-wickets against all the teams he played against.
Shakib Al Hasan's performances have already marked his 50th Test appearance as the best all-rounder in the World grabbed a five-wicket haul against Australia, following his incredible innings of 84 yesterday.
Shakib is playing his first Test against Australia. In order to be the best, you have to perform against the best. Not many better sides than Australia to test your mettle.
The all-rounder was really up for this series and he performed according to the expectations of fans.
Shakib Al Hasan's best bowling figures against each Test opponent:
Australia: 5/68
England: 5/85
India: 5/62
New Zealand: 7/36
Pakistan: 6/82
Sri Lanka: 5/70
New Zealand: 7/36
South Africa: 6/99
West Indies: 5/63
Zimbabwe: 6/59
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