Successful bowler of T20 World Cup (Photo: PTI)
T20 World Cup The bowler who takes the most wickets in India is afraid of going to his own country. But, who is that bowler? We are talking about Shakib Al Hasan. This left-arm spinner of Bangladesh has taken the most wickets in the history of T20 World Cup. However, now Shakib is away from international cricket for a long time. But he has not even retired. He had said in an interview in December last year that he wished to retire after playing one ODI, Test and T20 series in Bangladesh. But the big question is when will Shakib return to Bangladesh?
Why is Shakib Al Hasan living outside the country?
Shakib Al Hasan was close to former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, he was also an Awami League MP, but as soon as his party’s government went to power, this player is not only out of the team but also out of the country. The reason for Shakib not returning to the country is related to the fear of arrest. However, the situation has changed in recent times. The Bangladesh Cricket Board, which was once talking about denying security to him, has now also come out with a statement that it is open to joining the team for Shakib.
Shakib is the most successful bowler of T20 World Cup
However, it is not known when Shakib Al Hasan will be seen playing in Bangladesh again, but the sting of his bowling is still intact in the T20 World Cup. Shakib Al Hasan has taken the maximum of 50 wickets in 41 innings of 43 matches at an average of 20.12. Shakib played the last T20 World Cup for Bangladesh in the year 2024.
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Top-5 bowlers who took most wickets in T20 World Cup
This figure shows how far ahead Shakib is compared to the rest in the race for wickets in the T20 World Cup. After him, the bowler who has taken the most wickets is Pakistan’s Shahif Afridi, who has taken 39 wickets in 34 matches. That means, there is a gap of 11 wickets between the first and second number bowlers.
Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga is at third place in taking most wickets in T20 World Cup, who has taken 38 wickets in 31 matches. Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has 37 wickets in his name in 19 matches and is at number four. Whereas Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan is at number 5 with 37 wickets in 23 matches.