Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s veteran all-rounder, has announced his retirement from T20Is and Test cricket. This decision comes after 18 years of international cricket, with 70 Test matches under his belt ¹ ² ³. However, fans can breathe a sigh of relief as he’ll continue playing One Day Internationals (ODIs) for Bangladesh.
Shakib’s Retirement Plans
- His last Test match will be against South Africa in Dhaka, depending on security clearance ¹ ⁴.
- He’s already played his final T20I for Bangladesh ¹ ⁴.
- Shakib plans to play the 2025 Champions Trophy as his last ODI assignment for Bangladesh ⁴.
Shakib’s Achievements
With a stellar career spanning over two decades, Shakib has achieved some remarkable milestones:
- 4600 runs and 242 wickets in 70 Test matches ¹ ².
- 2551 runs and 149 wickets in 129 T20Is ¹ ⁴.
- He’s the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history, with 50 wickets ⁴.
