Bangladesh's current Test skipper Shakib Al Hasan and his immediate predecessor Mushfiqur Rahim slot in at six and seven in the batting order formed by the journalists of renowned UK newspaper Guardian.

Written by Andy Bull, the article enumerated the accomplishments of the chosen cricketers over the last calendar year. Shakib has scored 665 runs at an average of 47.5, and taken 29 wickets at 33.37, prompting the writer to say that he is the best all-rounder in the world.

Bangladesh's most successful captain Mushfiqur has scored 766 runs at 54.71, taken 12 catches and effected two stumpings and has found a place in the team as a wicketkeeper-batsman.