After being announced as Bangladesh’s skipper for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, fans interest in Shakib al Hasan has peaked. The veteran all-rounder has been playing for his side for 17 years and is often considered the greatest cricket Bangladesh has ever produced. So, here is all one needs to know about Shakib al Hasan’s net worth and more ahead of the Asia Cup and the World Cup:
What is Shakib al Hasan’s Net Worth?
Shakib al Hasan’s net worth is estimated to be around 800 crore BDT (Bangladesh Taka). Which is around INR 600 crore and 75 million dollars. The Bangladeshi skipper also has several endorsements, which include brands like PepsiCo, Boost, and Grameenphone.
The Southpaw also plays around the world in different franchise leagues, apart from representing Bangladesh. Shakib plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and received an INR 1.5 crore contract in 2023. He captains the Fortune Barishal in the Bangladesh Premier League and receives 70 lakh BDT per season.
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Shakib al Hasan’s record in ODIs
Shakib is ranked third in the number of matches played and the most runs made for Bangladesh in ODI cricket. In 235 matches, he has made 7211 runs at an average of 37.55, with 9 centuries (second most for Bangladesh) to his name. The left-hander holds the record for taking the most wickets for Bangladesh. He has 305 wickets at an average of just under 29 and an economy of 4.44.
He holds the record for most wickets at a single ground (131) at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. He’s also third in most runs (2656) at a single ground, behind teammates Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim.
Shakib al Hasan’s record as ODI captain
Shakib has captained his side in 50 ODIs. Out of these 50 games, Southpaw has won 23 and lost 26; one ended in a no-result. His win/loss percentage is 46, which makes him the 3rd most successful Bangladesh skipper of all time (more than 5 matches) behind Tamim Iqbal and Mashrafe Mortaza.
The spin-bowling all-rounder has a better batting record as a captain than his overall career. While he averages two less with the bat as the skipper, his century conversion rate improves. He also strikes faster, with his strike rate going up from 81 to 87.
His bowling record remains more or less the same, with him taking 68 wickets as an ODI captain.
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