Reflecting on Shakib's Wellington Feat: 7 Years On

 

Shakib Al Hasan Reflects on Memorable Wellington Feat after 7 Years Shakib Al Hasan, the prominent Bangladeshi all-rounder, is taking a trip down memory lane, remembering one of the most significant moments in his Test career. On January 13, 2017, against New Zealand in Wellington, Shakib achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring his first and, to date, only double century in Test cricket. In a nostalgic post on his official social media page, Shakib shared a card featuring a picture of himself and Mushfiqur Rahim, highlighting their outstanding partnership. The memorable day witnessed a historic collaboration between the two players, resulting in a record-breaking 359-run stand. This partnership remains the highest for any wicket in Test cricket for Bangladesh, the highest among visiting teams in New Zealand, and the fourth-highest partnership in the world for the 5th wicket. The post on Shakib's Facebook page reads, "On this day in 2017, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim put Bangladesh in a comfortable position with a record-breaking 359-run stand against New Zealand. During the innings, Shakib scored his personal best innings of 217 runs in Test cricket, and Mushfiqur scored 159 runs." Although Bangladesh achieved their first Test win against New Zealand on New Zealand soil in January 2022, Shakib's heroics in Wellington marked a historic moment that could have unfolded five years earlier. The partnership between Shakib and Mushfiqur played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's strong performance, and their contribution remains etched in the annals of Bangladesh's Test cricket history.