Khondaker Shakib Al Hasan (born 24 March 1987 in Magura, Bangladesh) is a globally celebrated Bangladeshi cricketer, businessman, and former politician. Widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the sport, he has represented Bangladesh across Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats.
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Khondaker Shakib Al Hasan
The Untold Journey of Bangladesh's Greatest All-Rounder
Quick Profile & Physical Facts
| Date of Birth | March 24, 1987 |
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| Birthplace | Magura, Khulna, Bangladesh |
| Age | 39 Years |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (158 lbs) |
| Role / Position | All-rounder (Left-handed Batter & Slow Left-arm Orthodox Spinner) |
| National Team | Bangladesh National Cricket Team |
| Current/Franchise Team | Rangpur Riders (BPL) , Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL) & Khulna Division |
| Education | Education: Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB). |
| Estimated Net Worth | $75M |
| Nickname | Faysal |
| Highest Score | Test: 217, ODI: 134*, T20I: 84 |
| Best Bowling Figures | Test: 7/36, ODI: 5/29, T20I: 5/20 |
Early Life, Academy & Struggle
Childhood & Interest in Sports: Born in Magura, Shakib developed a deep passion for cricket at a young age and began his journey playing in local Magura cricket leagues.
First Coach & Academy: He built his professional cricketing foundation during a six-month training course at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP).
Pre-Career Struggles: After making his first-class debut for Khulna in 2004, he earned his national call-up by scoring an 86-ball century and taking 3 wickets in the U-19 Tri-Series final.
Career Journey & Turning Point
Domestic & Franchise Leagues: Played successfully for Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, Rangpur Riders and Fortune Barishal in the BPL, as well as in the CPL, PSL, and BBL.
International Debut: ODI debut on August 6, 2006 (vs Zimbabwe), T20I debut on November 27, 2006 (vs Zimbabwe), and Test debut on May 18, 2007 (vs India).
Turning Point: Taking 7 wickets for 36 runs in a Test against New Zealand in 2008 and delivering an extraordinary all-round performance in the 2019 Cricket World Cup defined his career.
Records, Achievements & Awards
Individual Records: Leading wicket-taker in ICC Men's T20 World Cup history and the first cricketer in the world to achieve the double of 7,000+ runs and 500+ wickets in T20s.
Team Success: Led Bangladesh to its maiden Test victory against England in 2016 and helped the team finish as runners-up in the 2012, 2016, and 2018 Asia Cups.
Awards: Named Wisden Test Player of the Year (2009), featured twice in the ICC Men's Team of the Year (2009, 2021), and selected in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Decade.
Playing Style & Technical Analysis
Technical Style: Aggressive left-handed middle-order batting combined with accurate slow left-arm orthodox spin featuring sharp arm-balls and subtle flight variations.
Strengths & Fear Factor: Unmatched ability to win matches single-handedly with both bat and ball under pressure, backed by years as the ICC No. 1 ranked all-rounder across all three formats.
Personal Life & Off-Field Story
Family & Marital Status: Married Umme Ahmed Shishir in 2012; the couple has two daughters (Alaina and Errum) and one son (Eyzah).
Hobbies, Lifestyle & Charity: Beyond cricket, he manages multiple business ventures and runs the 'Shakib Al Hasan Foundation' for humanitarian causes.
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Last updated: 11/11/2026
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