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Shakib Al Hasan Surpasses Daniel Vettori as Most Successful left Arm spinner in cricket history

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Bishal
August 30, 2024

Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh has become the most successful left arm spinner in cricket history. He surpassed Daniel Vettori’s record by taking his 707th wicket in his 444th international match.

Shakib is also the first cricketer to reach both 14,000 runs and 700 wickets in international cricket.

Growth of Left-Arm Spinners

Left-Arm Spinners in the 20th Century vs 21st Century

The role of left-arm spinners has greatly evolved in international cricket from the 20th to the 21st century. The number of left-arm spinners and their wicket count has significantly increased.

20th Century vs 21st Century Stats

Format	Players	Matches	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate
1901-2000	169	3134	4508	33.02	86.6
2001-2024	120	2425	4101	34.31	70.5

Shakib Al Hasan’s Career Highlights

Shakib has played a key role in Bangladesh’s cricketing success. He has been involved in 183 of Bangladesh’s 247 international wins and is the leading wicket-taker and run-scorer for his country.

Shakib’s Career Bowling Stats

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best Bowling Figures	Average	Economy Rate	Strike Rate	5 Wickets	10 Wickets
Overall	444	707	7/36	28.29	3.91	43.3	25	2

Shakib’s Batting in Won Games

Location	Innings	Runs	High Score	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s
Home	101	3104	137	40.84	86.72	4	17
Away	80	3220	134*	51.11	91.14	5	23

Shakib’s Bowling in Won Games

Location	Innings	Overs	Wickets	Best Bowling Figures	Average	Strike Rate	5 Wickets
Home	110	949.5	212	6/59	17.18	26.8	9
Away	86	858.2	134	5/29	24.66	38.4	3

Shakib’s Impact and Legacy

Despite controversies and uncertainties in his career, Shakib Al Hasan’s achievements as a leading all-rounder and left-arm spinner will be remembered for years to come. His remarkable stats and contributions make him a standout player in cricket history.

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