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'Shakib Knows How To Focus On Cricket': Bangladesh Captain Lauds Star All-Rounder Amid Off-Field Issues

Shakib was lauded for his performance by Najmul Hossain Shanto [x] Shakib was lauded for his performance by Najmul Hossain Shanto [x]

Bangladesh skipper, Najmul Hossain Shanto has lauded star all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan for his commendable performance in the first Test Vs Pakistan, despite battling with off-field issues.

Shakib was recently accused in a murder case, after which the Bangladesh board were urged to remove him from the Test squad against Pakistan. However, despite all the allegations, the all-rounder kept his focus and delivered the goods in the Rawalpindi Test.

Motivated Shakib shuts critics with stellar performance

After Bangladesh's historic win in the first Test, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto applauded Shakib for his professionalism, and expected the all-rounder to perform well in the next Test as well.


“He is someone who is dedicated. He does whatever is needed for the team to win. He knows very well how to focus on cricket by keeping his personal life aside. He knows how to help the team and juniors. Despite being in such a situation, he deserves credit for performing the way he did and giving his inputs, especially in bowling. We expect him to perform even better in the next game,” said Shanto at the post-match press conference.

In Pakistan's second innings, when Bangladesh desperately needed wickets to seal the win, Shakib showed his class and picked up 3 wickets to eventually help his side create history in Rawalpindi.

The hosts, in a surprising manner were bundled out for a meagre 146 in their second innings, thus setting up a target of just 30 runs to chase, which the Tigers achieved easily.