Bangladesh v New Zealand, 1st Test, Chittagong, 3rd day
On Saturday, Shakib Al Hasan, fresh from taking six wickets in New Zealand's first innings, was asked whether he considered himself as a batting or bowling allrounder. "I consider getting a 70 more important [than six wickets]," Shakib said then. On Sunday he would have wished for 29 more, but his 71 put Bangladesh in a commanding position.
It is Shakib's bowling, though, that has got him in the record books; his figures of 25.5-7-36-7 are the best innings haul for a Bangladesh bowler. "It hasn't quite sunk in yet," he said. "Maybe when I retire from the game, or in a few days, time I will think 'Hey, I have got the best bowling record for Bangladesh' and feel great about it."
He had only three wickets in six Tests wickets prior to this match, and Shakib said he would focus more on his bowling from now on. "I didn't think about it [bowling so well] that much. I guess it was a gift from God because I don't work that much on my bowling. That's why I had said yesterday that scoring a 70 is more important to me. However, from now on, I think I'll give more importance to bowling. I have always worked hard at batting and will continue to do so."
Shakib's all-round performance - he even pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss Jeetan Patel on the second day - has put Bangladesh on course for their second Test win. "It feels really great. When you bat, bowl and field well, and are of service to the team, then the feeling is always great," he said. "From the position we are in, if we can take all the chances that come our way then we will win Inshallah."
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