Published on 04:21 PM, April 16, 2015

Shakib, Wahab to dazzle the show

Star Online Report

Ace Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and key Pakistan bowler Wahab Riaz may steal the spotlight as the two sides meet in the first of three-match ODI series at Mirpur on Friday.

Shakib Al Hasan

Born: March 24, 1987, Magura, Jessore

Major teams: Bangladesh, Khulna Division, Worcestershire, Kolkata Knight Riders, Adelaide Strikers

Playing role: Allrounder

Batting style: Left-hand bat

Bowling style: Slow left-arm orthodox

 

Test debut: Bangladesh v India at Chittagong, May 18-22, 2007

ODI debut: Zimbabwe v Bangladesh at Harare, Aug 6, 2006

T20I debut: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe at Khulna, Nov 28, 2006

 

Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan appeals successfully for leg before wicket decision against Zimbabwe cricketer Vusi Sibanda during the fourth one-day international (ODI) match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on November 28, 2014. Photo: AFP

Best Bowling

Test (innings): 7/36 vs New Zealand at Chittagong Oct 17 2008

ODI: 4/16 vs West Indies at Chittagong Oct 18 2011

T20I: 4/21 vs Zimbabwe at Bulawayo May 12 2013

 

Best Batting

Test: 144 vs Pakistan at Dhaka Dec 17 2011

ODI: 134* vs Canada at St John's Feb 28 2007

T20I: 84 vs Pakistan at Pallekele Sep 25 2012

 

Wahab Riaz

Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz (L) and Australia batsman Shane Watson duelled throughout the quarterfinal at the Adelaide Oval on March 20, 2015 but ending the day with a hug. PHOTO: AFP

Born: June 28, 1985, Lahore, Punjab

Major teams: Pakistan, Hyderabad (Pakistan), Kent, Lahore, Lahore Lions

 

Playing role: Bowler

Batting style: Right-hand bat

Bowling style: Left-arm fast

 

Test debut: England v Pakistan at The Oval, Aug 18-21, 2010

ODI debut: Pakistan v Zimbabwe at Sheikhupura, Feb 2, 2008

T20I debut: Pakistan v Bangladesh at Karachi, Apr 20, 2008

 

Best Bowling

Test (innings): 5/63 vs England at The Oval Aug 18 2010

ODI: 5/46 vs India at Mohali Mar 30 2011

T20I: 2/24 vs West Indies at Gros Islet Apr 21 2011

 

Best Batting

Test: 27 vs England at The Oval Aug 18 2010

ODI: 54* vs Zimbabwe at Brisbane Mar 01 2015

T20I: 30* vs New Zealand at Auckland Dec 26 2010

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