WATCH: Shakib Al Hasan Takes A Dig At Virender Sehwag After Facing Criticism
Sehwag had asserted that Shakib should have retired from T20 cricket long ago, describing his recent performance in the format as 'shameful'.
01:25 PM Jun 14, 2024 IST | Shashwat Nishant
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Amidst criticism over his performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup, Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan responded to his doubters with a match-winning innings against the Netherlands on Thursday. The veteran player recorded his 13th fifty in the format, helping Bangladesh move closer to qualifying for the T20 World Cup Super 8s. Shakib remained unbeaten on 64 off 46 deliveries, hitting nine fours. This came after former Indian batter Virender Sehwag questioned Shakib's place in the team.
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Shakib Al Hasan Takes A Dig A Virender Sehwag
"During the last World Cup, I thought he should no longer be picked for the T20 format. Time for retirement came a long time ago. You are such a senior player, you were the captain of this team. You should actually be ashamed of your recent numbers. You should come forward and announce yourself that enough is enough, I'm retiring from this format," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz.
"If you are picked in the World Cup squad for your experience, then show that it was actually worth it. You need to spend some time at the crease at least. You are not Adam Gilchrist or Mathew Hayden. Hooks and pulls are not your strengths You are a Bangladeshi player. You play according to your strength," he added.
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Sehwag had asserted that Shakib should have retired from T20 cricket long ago, describing his recent performance in the format as 'shameful'.
In response to Sehwag's remarks, Shakib delivered a single-word retort following the match against the Netherlands. When asked about Sehwag's comments, the 37-year-old simply said, "Who?"
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Shakib emphasized that a player's role is to contribute to the team rather than respond to critics. After his innings, he acknowledged the importance of a substantial contribution from someone in the batting lineup, despite Bangladesh's total not being particularly competitive.
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