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Shakib Al Hasan
Thu, July 03 2014
Take a bow, Shakib Al Hasan!
It was crisis time for Bangladesh captain Shaikb Al Hasan.
Thu, February 24 2011
Preview: Bangladesh look to get on board against gritty Irish
By Suneer Chowdhary
It would have been difficult for Bangladesh to maintain their focus before the start of the first World Cup game against India.
Sun, February 20 2011
Bangladesh confident of bouncing back
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was confident his team will bounce back after the heart-breaking loss to India in the World Cup opener, but urged the bowlers to shape up
Sun, February 20 2011
Why it’s unfair to crucify captain Shakib
By Faisal Caesar
Shakib Al Hasan’s decision to bowl first was not wrong. He had the dew factor in his mind and his plan was to restrict India below 260.
Sat, February 19 2011
Bangladesh anticipate win over India in World Cup opener
Bangladesh has been gripped by cricket fever ahead of the World Cup opener against India on Saturday as fans savour the prospect of another stunning win over the favourites.
Fri, February 18 2011
Bangladesh all geared up to take on India
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan brushed aside fears about taking on power-packed India in Saturday's World Cup opener, saying his side was confident of doing well.
Wed, July 02 2014
Bangladesh says it wants to win the World Cup for Sourav Ganguly
The move is being termed as cunning “mind game” by host team to defeat India.
Fri, February 18 2011
2011 World Cup preview: India seek revenge, but Bangladesh no pushovers
By Suneer Chowdhary
At home, Bangladesh has exhibited the kind of form that is almost Sri Lanka-like before they won the 1996 title. They have trumped New Zealand and Zimbabwe easily and given England a run for their money on more than one occasion in the last 15 months or so.
Wed, February 16 2011
Bangladesh all geared up to co-host World Cup
Bangladesh has spruced up its capital Dhaka for the World Cup as it seeks to take advantage of a prime opportunity to rebrand a country often known only for devastating floods and cyclones.
Thu, February 03 2011
Saddam’s boy leads Bangladesh charge
If Saddam Hossain had not intervened, Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s World Cup captain and leading all-rounder, may have been lost to football. Growing up in Magura, a small town away from the capital Dhaka, Shakib was hooked on football, a game his father played at the club level while a cousin had represented the country. The only link with cricket was an occasional game with a taped tennis ball, but it was enough for a local official named Saddam Hossain to see the potential Shakib had with both bat and ball.