At the beginning of 2009, there was speculation over Mohammad Ashraful's position as captain after a succession of defeats for Bangladesh and continuous poor form for Ashraful. Shakib was considered a possible successor by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). However, the BCB was cautious of over-burdening the all-rounder and decided against the move. Other candidates were discounted, and Ashraful remained as captain.[51] Later in 2009, Ashraful's captaincy was again under scrutiny after Bangladesh exited the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 in the first round following losses to Ireland and India. When Mashrafe Mortaza replaced Mohammad Ashraful in June 2009, Shakib was appointed vice-captain, filling the position vacated by Mortaza.[52]
In July–August 2009, Bangladesh toured the West Indies. When Mortaza injured his knee in the first Test, he was unable to take to the field on the final day and Shakib took over as captain. He and Mahmudullah led Bangladesh's bowling attack, sharing 13 wickets in the match and securing a historic win for Bangladesh. It was Bangladesh's first against the West Indies, their first overseas Test victory, and only their second Test win.[53][54] The West Indies side was very inexperienced due to the fallout of a dispute between the West Indies Cricket Boardand the West Indies Players' Association over pay. The first XI had made themselves unavailable for selection and a new squad had to be chosen. Seven West Indies players made their Test debut in the match and the side was captained by Floyd Reifer who had played the last of his four Tests ten years earlier.[55] Shakib was fined 10% of his match fee for excessive appealing; bowler Shahadat Hossain was also fined and batsman Imrul Kayes was reprimanded for the same reason.[56]
West Indies[edit]
In Mortaza's absence through injury, Shakib led Bangladesh for the remainder of the tour.[57][58] Aged 22 years and 115 days at the start of the second Test, Shakib became Bangladesh's youngest captain and fifth youngest in the history of Test cricket.[59] Under Shakib's leadership Bangladesh went on to win the second Test, and in the process secured their first overseas series win.[60] Individually Shakib performed well, earning both the player-of-the-match and player-of-the-series awards, scoring 16 and 96 not out with the bat and taking 3/59 and 5/70 with the ball.[61] He scored 159 runs in the series at an average of 53.00 and was Bangladesh's second highest run-scorer for the series;[62] his haul of 13 wickets at an average of 18.76 from both matches meant Shakib was the equal highest wicket-taker for the series along with West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach.[63] After winning the Test series 2–0, Bangladesh proceeded to whitewash the ODI series, winning 3–0. The West Indies' dispute remained unsolved for the whole of Bangladesh's tour and the West Indies continued to field an inexperienced side.[58] Shakib collected two half centuries in the ODI series, averaging 45.00, and was the third highest run-scorer in the series;[64] he also took 2 wickets at an average of 48.00.[65] For his performance in the ODIs, Shakib was named the man of the series.[66]
Zimbabwe[edit]
Shakib was appointed captain for Bangladesh's tour of Zimbabwe in August 2009 as Mortaza was still injured.[58] In the second ODI of the five match series in Zimbabwe in August 2009, Shakib scored 104 off only 64 balls before being run-out – his third ODI century – to help his team to their highest score in ODIs and lead Bangladesh to a 2–0 lead in the series.[67] He finished the series with 170 runs from five matches at an average of 42.50 – fifth highest run-scorer[68] – and 6 wickets an average of 39.66, fourth highest wicket-taker in the series.[69] Following his team's 4–1 victory in the ODI series against Zimbabwe, Shakib travelled to Australia to undergo medical treatment for acute groin pain. He had been experiencing pain since the end of the West Indies tour, but he had decided to play through the pain and lead Bangladesh in Zimbabwe.[70] Although he did not win, Shakib was nominated Cricketer of the Year and Test Player of the Year in the 2009 ICC Awards; he was the only Bangladesh player to be nominated in either category that year.[71][72]
Shakib's success meant that it was not a given that Mortaza would replace him as captain once fit,[58] but it was announced in September 2009 that Mortaza would return as captain for Bangladesh's home ODI series against Zimbabwe the following month and Shakib would return to the role of vice-captain.[73] However, Mortaza failed to return from arthroscopic surgery on both knees in time for the series, and Shakib was again named captain.[74] After losing the opening match – in which Shakib criticised the performance of Bangladesh's batsmen including himself[75] – Bangladesh went on to win the series 4–1.[76] In the second match of the series, Shakib passed 2,000 runs in ODIs.[39] In November 2009, Shakib was named The Wisden Cricketer's "Test Player of the Year".[77]
England and the Asia Cup[edit]
Over February and March 2010 England toured Bangladesh for two Tests and three ODIs. England won all of their matches against Bangladesh.[78] Shakib was Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker in both the Test and ODI series (9 wickets in Tests and 5 in ODIs).[79][80] In the second Test, Shakib scored 49 and 96, and took 4/124 from 66 overs. Both Tests went to the final day and Shakib expressed the opinion that the experience had exhausted his side.[81] The match was also a source of controversy after incorrect umpiring decisions on the third day went against Bangladesh, prompting Shakib to blame the lack of a referral system for some of the team's misfortune.[82] In turn, Bangladesh toured England in May and July the same year. They again lost the Test series 2–0.[83] Shakib finished as his team's leading wicket-taker with eight wickets,[84]although he only scored 52 runs.[85] Before the ODI series, Bangladesh left England for Sri Lanka, which was hosting the 2010 Asia Cup in June. Bangladesh lost all three of their matches.[86] With five wickets, Shakib was Bangladesh's lead wicket-taker with Shafiul Islam (5 each).[87]
As he was struggling to cope with the captaincy and his role as an all-rounder, Shakib gave up the captaincy in July 2010 to focus on his own performance. Mashrafe Mortaza returned to take charge in ODIs. Coach Jamie Siddons explained that "Shakib was the main person behind the decision, he decided it was a bit much for him. His form was down with the bat and he needed a rest."[88] Bangladesh returned to England for the ODI half of their tour. Bangladesh lost the series 2–1,[83] but their victory in the second match was the first time Bangladesh had beaten England in international cricket.[89] While in Europe, Bangladesh were scheduled to play two ODIs against Ireland, and one each against Scotland and Netherlands. The match against Scotland was abandoned and Bangladesh lost one match to each of Ireland and the Netherlands.[83]
Having signed a contract in November 2009,[90] Shakib joined up with Worcestershire County Cricket Club, playing the second division of theCounty Championship, in July 2010. He was the first Bangladeshi to represent a county side.[90] While playing for Worcestershire he took his best first-class bowling figures of 7/32 against Middlesex. In eight first-class matches he scored 358 runs at 25.57 (with one score over 50)[91] and took 35 wickets at 22.37,[92] as Worcestershire secured promotion to the first division at the end of the season.[93] Shakib also played five one-day matches for Worcestershie, scoring 187 at an average of 37.40 (including two half-centuries)[94] and taking 9 wickets at 17.77.[95]
New Zealand and Zimbabwe[edit]
In October 2010, New Zealand went to Bangladesh for five ODIs. In the first match of the series Mortaza injured his ankle and was forced to leave the field; Shakib took over, and under his leadership Bangladesh secured a nine-run victory, during which Shakib took four wickets and scored 58. Once it emerged that Mortaza would be unable to play in the rest of the series, Shakib was made captain for the remaining matches.[96] In the fourth match, Shakib scored a century and took three wickets to help his team win by nine runs.[97] Bangladesh went on to win the series 4–0,[98] their first series victory against a full strength ICC Full Member nation.[97] Shakib finished the series as the player with most runs and wickets on either side: 213 runs[99] and 11 wickets.[100]
Although Mortaza returned from injury in time for Zimbabwe's tour of Bangladesh in December, Shakib was retained as captain for the five-match ODI series.[101] Following his side's defeat in the opening ODI, Shakib stated that he "was not prepared to take the job and I am also not satisfied with my role as a captain".[102] Bangladesh went on to win the next three complete matches, with one called off due to rain, to beat Zimbabwe 3–1.[103] Shakib was Bangladesh's second-highest run-scorer and wicket taker for the series with 156 runs, including two half centuries, and nine wickets.[104][105]
Towards the end of captaincy[edit]
| Shakib's record as captain | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | ||
| Test[106] | 9 | 1[107] | 8 | 0 | |
| ODI[108] | 49 | 23 | 26 | – | |
| T20I[109] | 4 | 0 | 4 | – | |
In February to March April 2011, Bangladesh co-hosted the World Cup with India and Sri Lanka. West Indies dismissed Bangladesh for 58 runs, the team's lowest score in ODIs and a record low for a Full Member at the World Cup.[110] Shakib's house was stoned by angry fans in the aftermath,[111] as was the West Indies team bus as it left the ground.[112] Bangladesh registered wins against England, Ireland and the Netherlands, but defeats by West Indies, India and South Africa meant they did not progress beyond the first round of the tournament.[113] With 8 wickets at an average of 27.87, Shakib was Bangladesh's lead wicket-taker in the tournament,[114] and his 142 runs from 6 innings made him the team's third highest run-scorer.[115]
Shortly after the World Cup, Australia toured Bangladesh for three ODIs. In the first match of the series, Shakib scored 51 to pass 3,000 runs in ODIs.[39] Bangladesh lost the series 3–0,[116] Shakib scored 69 runs in three matches[117] and took just one wicket whilst conceding 117 runs.[118] Shane Watson's performances in the series meant he was ranked first amongst ODI all-rounders, claiming the position from Shakib.[119] For the 2011 Indian Premier League, held in April and May, Shakib was contracted by Kolkata Knight Riders for US$425,000.[120] He made his debut in the tournament on 15 April in a match against Rajasthan Royals. He claimed two wickets in the match, first that of Amit Paunikarand then Shane Watson, and was not called on to bat as his team won by nine wickets.[121] KKR were knocked out in the semi-finals of the competition;[122] Shakib played in seven matches, taking 11 wickets at an average of 15.90 and finished as KKR's third-highest wicket-taker.[123] After the IPL, Shakib returned to Worcestershire for seven weeks. He played a single County Championship match as his time with the team coincided with the 2011 Friends Life t20,[124][125] but in that match he took seven wickets and passed 3,000 runs in first-class cricket.[126] Worcestershire finished fifth out of nine teams in their group for the t20 competition, failing to qualify for the quarter-finals.[127] From 12 matches Shakib took 19 wickets, finishing as the club's leading wicket-taker, equal with seam bowler Gareth Andrew.[128]
When Bangladesh toured Zimbabwe in August 2011 they were expected to win the one-off Test, which was Zimbabwe's first in five years, and the five-match ODI series. As it transpired Bangladesh lost the ODI series 3–2 and the Test. Shakib and his vice-captain, Tamim Iqbal, were sacked with a BCB official citing unsatisfactory leadership.[129]
Post-captaincy (2011–present)[edit]
Bangladesh's first series under new leadership was against the West Indies in October 2011. Relieved of the captaincy, Shakib was Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker in both the ODI and Test series,[130][131] His bowling was backed up by 168 runs in the two Tests (of the Bangladesh players, only Tamim Iqbal scored more),[132] and 79 from two innings in the ODIs.[133] Bangladesh lost both series.[134] Following this, Shakib was Bangladesh's top run-scorer and wicket-taker in the home Test series against Pakistan in December 2011.[135][136] In the second Test of the series, he became Bangladesh's first player to score a century (his highest score, 144) and take five wickets in an innings in the same Test.[137] After the series he moved to first place in the ICC's ranking of Test all-rounders.[138]
The Bangladesh Cricket Board founded the six-team Bangladesh Premier League in 2012, a twenty20 tournament to be held in February that year. The BCB made Shakib the 'icon player' for Khulna Royal Bengals.[139] Under his captaincy, Shakib's team progressed to the semi-finals of the competition where they were beaten by Dhaka Gladiators.[140]In ten matches he scored 280 runs and took 15 wickets, which make him KRB's leading wicket-taker, and was named Man of the Tournament.[141][142]
Soon after the BPL finished, Bangladesh hosted the 2012 Asia Cup featuring India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In four matches Shakib scored 237 runs including three half-centuries and took six wickets. Bangladesh progressed to the final of the tournament for the first time where they lost to Pakistan by two runs. Shakib's performance saw him named Player of the Tournament and reclaim the number 1 ODI all-rounder ranking from Australia's Shane Watson.[143][144][145] The 2012 Indian Premier League was held in April and May; Shakib played in eight of KKR's 18 matches and won two-man of the match awards as the team won the competition for the first time.[146]
In the home series against West Indies in late 2012, he became the 2nd Bangladeshi to take 100 test wickets, making him the leading wicket-taker in tests for Bangladesh. He also achieved the feat of becoming the quickest all-rounder to take 100 wickets and score 1000 runs. He achieved the milestone in just 28 matches.[147] However, he got ruled out of the ODI and T20 series due to a shin injury.[148]
In the auction of the BPL 2, Shakib was brought by defending champions Dhaka Gladiators for $365,000, the most expensive player in the tournament.[149] He led his team to victory, getting 329 runs and 15 wickets in 12 matches, emerging as the Man of the Tournament for consecutive second time in the BPL. [150]
Shakib got ruled out of the Sri Lanka tour in March due to a calf muscle injury. He had a successful operation on the right leg at a private hospital in Sydney, Australia. He would be on rest for one month since his operation[151]
Shakib signed for Leicestershire County Cricket Club as their second overseas club, joining Australian Joe Burns for their Twenty 20 campaign.[152] Shakib played in all 10 of Leicestershire's games.
In the 2013 Caribbean Premier League, Shakib played as an all rounder for Barbados Tridents. On 3 August 2013 against Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel Shakib recorded the second best bowling figure in T20 cricket dismissing six batsmen to finish with figures of 6 for 6 from his four overs at Kensington Oval.[153]
In his debut match at the 2013–14 Big Bash League season, Shakib scored 41 runs off 29 balls and took 2 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs for Adelaide Strikers, although being unable to prevent his team from losing.[154]
In the 2014 Indian Premier League, he was retained by Kolkata Knight Riders for a fee of INR 2.80 crore. In the competition he scored 227 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 149.34; his best being a 60 of 38 balls. He also achieved 11 wickets in 13 matches at an economy of 6.68 and an average of 30.36. His all-round performance was instrumental in Kolkata Knight Riders' title win.
In 2nd test match of Zimbabwea tour of Bangladesh 2014 Shakib became only the third player in Test history after Ian Botham (1980) and Imran Khan (1983) to score a hundred and take 10 wickets in the same match.[155]
On 24 December 2014, it was announced that Shakib would be joining the Melbourne Renegades for the final 4 games of the 2014–15 Big Bash League season, replacing Andre Russell, who would be leaving to join the West Indies in their tour of South Africa.[156][157][158]
In 2015,Shakib helped Bangladesh to their most successful year in cricket.Following their success in the 2015 Cricket World Cup,he also helped the team to a white wash of Pakistan and series win against India and South Africa.On 15 July,he took his 200th wicket of his ODI career by taking wicket of Hashim Amla in the final ODI of the series.He also became the 8th and youngest ODI cricketer to take 200 wickets and score 4000 runs
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