Shakib Al Hasan Shines Amid Criticism
Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan silenced his critics with a stellar performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Facing criticism for his recent form, Shakib delivered a match-winning knock against the Netherlands on Thursday. He scored an unbeaten 64 off 46 balls, hitting nine fours, and led Bangladesh closer to qualifying for the T20 World Cup Super 8s. This impressive performance came after former India batter Virender Sehwag questioned Shakib’s place in the team.
Sehwag’s Sharp Comments
Virender Sehwag had been vocal about his belief that Shakib should have retired from T20 cricket. He criticized Shakib’s recent performance, labeling it as ‘shameful.’ Sehwag suggested that Shakib, being a senior player and former captain, should have stepped down from the format long ago. “You should actually be ashamed of your recent numbers,” Sehwag stated on Cricbuzz. “You should come forward and announce yourself that enough is enough, I’m retiring from this format.”
Shakib’s Bold Response
Shakib Al Hasan responded to Sehwag’s comments in a straightforward manner after his match-winning performance against the Netherlands. When asked about Sehwag’s remarks, the 37-year-old simply responded with “who?”, indicating his dismissal of the former Indian player’s critique. This brief but bold reply quickly went viral on social media, drawing significant attention.
Reflecting on the Match
In his post-match comments, Shakib emphasized the importance of a strong performance from the batting unit. He acknowledged that the wicket was challenging at the start but expressed satisfaction with his contribution. “It was important for someone from the top four to bat throughout the innings. Happy with the way I contributed with the bat,” Shakib said. He also praised his bowlers, especially The Fizz and Rishad, for taking the game away from the Netherlands. With four points from three matches, Bangladesh is on the verge of qualifying for the Super 8 stage, needing a win against Nepal on Monday to secure their spot.
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