Shakib Becomes Bangladesh’s Highest ODI Wicket-Taker

Shakib Al Hasan became Bangladesh’s highest wicket-taker in ODIs when he dismissed Rahmat Shah during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Mirpur. He overtook Abdur Razzak, who is on 207 wickets.

Shakib, who made his ODI debut in 2006, equalled Razzak’s tally in the eighth over when he had Shabir Noori lbw. The wicket of Rahmat was a vital breakthrough for Bangladesh, after he added 144 runs for the third wicket with Hashmatullah Shahidi.

Last year, Shakib became the second Bangladesh player after Razzak to take 200 ODI wickets, in the third ODI against South Africa. In the same match, Mashrafe also completed 200 wickets (now on 203).

Shakib’s 100th ODI wicket came against Pakistan during the 2010 Asia Cup, when he dismissed Asad Shafiq. Apart from Shakib, Razzak and Mashrafe, Mohammad Rafique is the only other Bangladesh bowler to take 100-plus ODI wickets.

Courtesy : espncricinfo