Bangladesh’s all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan addressed former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag‘s harsh criticism following his match-winning half-century towards the Netherlands in Match 27 of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024. The sport befell on Thursday, June 13, at Arnos Vale Floor, Kingstown, St. Vincent.
Virender Sehwag questions Shakib Al Hasan’s place within the crew
Sehwag had beforehand questioned Shakib’s place within the crew as a consequence of his poor efficiency, suggesting he ought to think about retirement. The previous Indian opener criticized Shakib for not taking sufficient duty with the bat, evaluating him unfavorably to legends like Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist.
“You might be such an skilled participant, you’ve been captain earlier than, however your stats are such. You must really feel ashamed of your self and simply declare that you’re retiring from the T20 format. At the very least spend a while at this wicket, it isn’t like you might be (Matthew) Hayden or (Adam) Gilchrist who can play a pull shot of a brief ball, you might be only a participant from Bangladesh. Play in keeping with your requirements,” Sehwag remarked on Cricbuzz.
Shakib’s response to Sehwag after stellar efficiency towards the Netherlands
Regardless of a protracted stoop, Shakib scored a formidable 64* off 46 balls towards the Netherlands. When requested about Sehwag’s remarks throughout the post-match press convention, Shakib initially pretended to not know who made the feedback, earlier than stating that it was not his place to reply with phrases.
Shakib Al Hasan, essentially the most smug cricketer within the his historical past.
Journalist: There was lot of discussions about your efficiency particularly criticize by Virendra Sehwag”
Shakib: Who’s Sehwag?
pic.twitter.com/wtqlGrdeX3— Farrago Abdullah Parody (@abdullah_0mar) June 14, 2024
“A participant by no means involves reply any questions. A participant’s job is to bat for the crew if he’s a batsman and contributes to the crew. If he’s a bowler, his job is to bowl properly. The wicket is about luck. If he’s a fielder, he ought to save every run and take as many catches as he can. Right here, really, there’s nothing to reply for anybody. I feel it can be crucial for a present participant how a lot he can contribute to his crew,” stated Shakib within the post-match presser.
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Give attention to crew contribution
Notably, previous to his half-century, Shakib had managed simply 69 runs in T20Is from six innings in 2024, averaging 11.50. With the ball, he had taken six wickets from eight innings at a mean of 30.50, resulting in important scrutiny of his efficiency within the event.
Shakib emphasised that all through his profession, he has by no means been overly involved about his particular person efficiency however has at all times centered on contributing to the crew’s success.
“I’ve by no means been anxious about my efficiency. I don’t suppose that I ever had that thought in my profession. I really feel good If I can contribute to the crew. As I stated, perhaps at this time is my day, however perhaps another person’s day will come within the subsequent match,” he added.
Bangladesh shut to succeed in Tremendous 8 stage
Shakib’s good knock helped Bangladesh put up a complete of 159/5 of their 20 overs. The Netherlands, in response, might solely handle 134/8, leading to a 25-run victory for the Tigers. With this win, Bangladesh are actually well-positioned to qualify for the Tremendous 8 phases. They’ve secured two wins out of three matches thus far and can look to say one other triumph of their last recreation towards Nepal.
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