Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the first ever player to take 700 wickets and score 14,000 runs in international cricket in the third and final T20I of the three-match series against the USA at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Houston on Saturday.
Standing on the brink of history, Shakib, with a career poised for greatness, claimed his 700th international wicket, dismissing USA opener Andries Gous. This landmark achievement vaulted him past the legendary Dale Steyn's tally of 699, making Shakib the 17th cricketer to reach this illustrious milestone.
His journey to this pinnacle of cricketing success is not just about his prowess with the ball but also his mastery with the bat. Having already surpassed the 14,000 international run mark with a steadfast 39 against Afghanistan in Chattogram, Shakib's dual feats with bat and ball carve his name among the titans of the game, a testament to his enduring legacy and the never-say-die attitude that defines the very best in sport.
