Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been included in the upcoming T20I series of Bangladesh vs Afghanistan. Shakib had to miss the previous 3-match T20I series at home against Pakistan due to injury. Bangladesh announced the 14-member squad for Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20I Series on Monday.

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This series will be marking the comeback of the all-rounder in T20I after a long gap. The present situation of the Bangladesh team is terrible with continuous loss in 8 matches. They lost the home series against Pakistan last year with 0-3 and Shakib's return to the team will play a key role in the team's overall performance.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan series begins from 23rd February in Bangladesh. The teams will face off in 3 ODI and 2 T20Is. Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim are present in the T20I squad this time. Uncapped players Munim Shahriar and Yasir Ali found themselves in the 14-member squad as well after their spectacular performance in the Bangladesh Premier League.

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Bangladesh Squad:

Mahmudullah (C), Liton Das, Munim Shahriar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Shohidul Islam, Naim Sheikh.

During a Dallas Cowboys NFL game in Houston, USA, the team owner, Jerry Jones, honoured the legendary Sachin Tendulkar with a special jersey customed with Number 10.

Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar watched Cowboys lose 47-9 to the Lions pic.twitter.com/JRKjuhMnlU

— FirstSportz NFL (@FirstSportz_NFL) October 14, 2024

Cricket is a growing sport in the United States, having its footprints in the country via the National Cricket League (NCL). Tendulkar, a co-owner of the NCL, is playing a pivotal role in introducing and spreading the cricket fever amongst the new generation audience in America.

The innovative Sixty Strikes format is trying to bridge the worlds of cricket and American sports.

The Tendulkar Effect

Earlier on Sunday, Tendulkar hit off the NCL's community to inspire the young athletes at Dallas' University of Texas.

In his speech, he said, "Cricket has given me so much, and being here in Dallas—both teaching these young athletes and receiving this incredible recognition—has been truly humbling."

He added, "Inspiring these kids and sharing my journey with them has been incredibly fulfilling. I want them to know that with dedication, passion, and belief, they can achieve anything—whether on the cricket field or in life."

The NCL has quickly reached the audience. It has a good blend of world-class cricket with cultural events and initiatives focused on the community. The tournament will conclude on Monday.

Legends United

Reknowned names like Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina, Shakib Al Hasan, and Chris Lynn have featured in the league, making it a premier event for global cricket.

The National Cricket League has also attracted legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Wasim Akram, and Sir Vivian Richards as mentors of the teams.

endorsed by the International Cricket Council and supported by SEE Holdings, the National Cricket League has its headquarters in Dallas.

Bangladesh cricket team's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan announced his retirement from Test cricket on Thursday. The veteran took this decision before the IND vs BAN second Test match to be played in Kanpur.

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Shakib will play IND vs BAN second Test match in Kanpur tomorrow i.e. from 27th September. After this, he is going to play Test cricket for Bangladesh in one more series and then he will retire from red ball cricket. He told that the Test against South Africa in Mirpur will be his last.

Shakib also confirmed his T20I retirement

Shakib Al Hasan also took retirement from T20I cricket. He told PTI that T20 World Cup 2024 was his last tournament. He revealed this during a recent press conference.

Shakib played a total of 129 T20I matches and scored 2551 runs, during which his strike rate was 121. However, he could not make much of an impact with the ball and took a total of 149 wickets in 126 innings. He missed his mark of 150 wickets by just one wicket.

Shakib's Test career

Shakib Al Hasan made his Test debut against India. He was seen playing red-ball cricket for the first time in the year 2007 and since then, Shakib has played a total of 70 test matches, in which he scored 4600 runs with the bat, which included five centuries and 31 half-centuries.

While bowling, Shakib has registered a total of 242 wickets in Tests for Bangladesh. He is the only bowler from Bangladesh to cross the mark of taking more than 200 wickets in Tests.

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Shakib's performance in IND vs BAN 1st Test

Despite being one of the most prolific cricketers from his country, Shakib Al Hasan failed to make his mark in the first Test of the ongoing two-match series against India. The experienced player went wicketless on a surface that offered significant assistance to the spinners. 

While the Indian batters tackled his variations easily, Shakib found it tough to get going against the hosts' formidable bowling attack, letting Bangladesh down with his successive modest outings. So, considering his recent form and injury setbacks, Shakib's retirement was on the cards and shouldn't be surprising at all. 

World’s best batters fight for glory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup every two years. They show their hitting skills, leaving fans amazed with their six-hitting abilities. The T20 World Cup 2024 is the 9th edition and will be played in the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29, 2024. But who among the modern-day batting greats tops the list of total runs scored in the T20 World Cup? Let's take a look at the most ICC Men's T20 World Cup runs list below. 

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Most ICC Men's T20 World Cup Runs

1. Virat Kohli | 1141 Runs

Virat Kohli has the most ICC Men's T20 World Cup runs. Kohli has scored 1141 runs in 27 matches at an average of 81.50, which also includes 14 fifties at a strike-rate of 131.30. His highest score in the tournament is 89 not out, which he scored in the 2016 edition of the T20 World Cup against West Indies. In addition to his overall record, Kohli also holds the record for the most runs in a single T20 World Cup tournament, having scored 319 runs in six matches during the 2014 edition.

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2. Mahela Jayawardene | 1016 Runs 

Following Kohli is former Sri Lanka cricket team batsman Mahela Jayawardene, who ranks second in the list of most ICC Men's T20 World Cup runs. Jayawardene participated in five editions of the tournament between 2007 and 2014, amassing 1,016 runs in 31 matches at an average of 39.07 and a strike rate of 134.74. He also became the first Sri Lankan player to score a century in T20 World Cups during that tournament. 

3. Chris Gayle | 965 Runs

Caribbean batter Chris Gayle occupies the third position in this list. Gayle has smashed 965 runs in 33 matches, at an average of 34.46 and a strike rate of 142.75 with the help of 2 centuries and 7 half-centuries. He scored the first hundred in the T20 World Cup and won two world cups.

4. Rohit Sharma | 963 Runs

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma made 963 runs in 36 spells, which includes nine half-centuries. Hitman comes fourth on the list of most ICC Men's T20 World Cup runs. 79 is the top score for Rohit. He hasn't scored any 100s till now. Rohit has played in all the eight T20 World Cups so far.

5. Tillakaratne Dilshan | 897 Runs

Tillakaratne Dilshan played his last World Cup in the shortest format in 2016 but is still at the fifth place in the list of most runs in T20 World Cup. He mustered 897 runs in 34 innings with six fifties for Sri Lanka at the mega event with the highest score being 96*. More often than not, Dilshan opened the innings and was also instrumental in Sri Lanka lifting the trophy in 2014. 

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6. David Warner | 806 Runs

David Warner is set to play his last T20 World Cup in 2024 and will open the innings yet again for Australia. Having played since 2009 at the event, the southpaw has amassed 806 runs so far in 34 innings at a strike rate of 133.22 and has surprisingly, not scored a single ton yet. Warner has a chance to bow out on a high and also climb up in this list with a sensational T20 World Cup this year.

7. Jos Buttler | 799 Runs

Jos Buttler led England to T20 World Cup title in 2022 and is again the captain for the 2024 edition. He is playing the event since 2012 and has scored 799 runs so far sitting at the seventh place in the list of most runs in T20 World Cup. He has smashed the runs at an average of 42.05 and a strike rate of 144.48 with a century and four fifties to his name. Apart from leading from the front with the bat, Buttler will be aiming to defend England’s title this time around. 

8. Shakib Al Hasan | 742 Runs

Shakib Al Hasan is the only other player apart from Rohit Sharma to feature in all editions of T20 World Cup (including the upcoming one). He has played 36 matches for Bangladesh at the event scoring 742 runs at an average of almost 24 and a strike rate of 122.44 with three fifties. He has won a lot of matches for Bangladesh with his all-rounder skills and will be aiming to do so in what could be his last ICC event in the format.

9. AB de Villiers | 717 Runs

AB de Villiers last played the mega event in 2016 itself but it still among top 10 in the list of players with most runs in T20 World Cup . Playing for South Africa, he amassed 717 runs in 29 innings at an average of almost 30 and a strike rate of 143.4 that is impeccable for a middle-order batter. He also hit five fifties and played some memorable knocks for Proteas during his playing time.

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10. Kane Williamson | 699 Runs

New Zealand have again reposed faith in Kane Williamson to lead New Zealand in the upcoming T20 World Cup edition. The man is playing in the tournament since 2012 and has scored 699 runs in 24 innings at an average of 33.28 and a strike rate of 113.84 with three fifties to his name. Despite the fact that his stocks are going down in the shortest format, Williamson remains a key member for the Kiwis having led them to final of T20 World Cup 2021. 

Mushfiqur Rahim lost his wicket in the most unlikely manner on Day 1 of the BAN vs NZ 2nd Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday, December 6. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter became the first Bangladesh star to be dismissed for handling the ball.

He used his right hand to push the ball away after playing a defensive shot to a length delivery from fast bowler Kyle Jamieson. The ball was not even heading toward the stump, but Mushfiqur pushed the ball away with gloves on.

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New Zealand players appealed and the umpire went upstairs. The replay showed that he had deliberately handled the ball. Bangladesh lost the crucial wicket of their senior wicketkeeper on a pitch that was taking a turn as early as the opening day. Bangladesh slipped to 104 for 5 after losing Mushfiqur Rahim for 35.

The law itself has changed, and as of October 1, 2017, the 'handled the ball' dismissal was subsumed into 'obstructing the field' under Law 37. It now falls under a different category, ensuring that the act of handling the ball still results in a batsman's departure from the crease, albeit under a different label.

Mushfiqur Rahim became the first batter in 22 years to get out, handling the ball in Test cricket after Michael Vaughan in 2001 against India in a test match.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit will be 40 in next World Cup in 2027 so he might hang his boots after World Cup 2023

Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock has already announced his retirement from ODI cricket. He will bid adieu to the format after World Cup 2023

David Warner

David Warner has also revealed his retirement plan and he won't hang till 2027. He can quit ODIs after World Cup and play Test cricket till 2024.

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan is 36 and he will be 40 by the next World Cup. He has also suffered a few injuries lately. He might retire after World Cup 2023.

Ravichandra Ashwin

Ashwin hasn't played a lot of ODI cricket of late and was added to the World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement. With India moving towards the youngsters, Ashwin might not play ODI cricket again.

Dimuth Karunaratne

Sri Lanka is likely to go through a big transformation after the World Cup , with fresh blood being given more opportunities. Karunaratne might not get a place in Sri Lanka team so he might retire.

Mohammad Nabi

The Afghanistan veteran might also retire after World Cup 2023 to prolong his T20 career.

Mushfiqur Rahim

Rahim is also on the wrong side of age and very likely will give up ODI cricket after World Cup 2023.

Mahmudullah

Mahmudullah has been in decent form in World Cup 2023 but he might be playing his final few ODI innings. At 37, he will not hang around in ODIs for long.

Stokes came out of retirement to play in the World Cup. It was a one-off assignment, and the veteran is likely to retire again after World Cup 2023