Shakib Al Hasan's Lackluster Performance in Major League Cricket

Bangladesh's star all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, played for the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024. The team failed to make it to the playoffs, and Shakib, who featured in the playing XI in four matches, showed underwhelming performances in both batting and bowling.

With the bat, Shakib appeared in all four innings, scoring only 60 runs at an average of 15 and a strike rate of 125. His highest score was 35 runs, and although he managed to hit 10 boundaries, he did not hit any sixes. He was dismissed for a duck in one match.

Shakib's bowling in the Major League Cricket was also far from impressive. He bowled in all four matches, delivering a total of just 10 overs. With an economy rate of 11.10, Shakib took only one wicket. He conceded 111 runs off 60 balls, with his best bowling figures being 1 wicket for 32 runs. Notably, Shakib Al Hasan ranked among the least effective bowlers in the Los Angeles Knight Riders' lineup.

At 37 years old, Shakib Al Hasan has had a storied career playing across various global leagues. However, recently, his performance with both bat and ball for national and franchise teams has been disappointing. The cricket world will be watching to see if Shakib can return to form or if he will continue to struggle and potentially bid farewell to the game with such form.