Shakib Al Hasan scores highest in the beep test, beats around 113 players

The star all-rounder of Bangladesh Shakib Al Hasan has already been gaining all the limelight due to his comeback in the national squad after a period of suspension. A lot of people were concerned about his form and fitness due to his long break from the game. However, in the latest turn of events, Shakib has silenced all those who had any doubts about his physical fitness. In the latest beep test, he has scored a stunning 13.7 beating all his counterparts.

A total of 113 players were called up for the Beep Test for the process of trial in light of the upcoming Bangabandhu T20 Cup. Shakib’s 13.7 stands to be the highest among all as it crossed Cumilla pacer Mehedi Hassan’s 13.6 mark. The all-rounder was expected to show up for his fitness test on Monday, but it got postponed for Wednesday, where he has stunned all. BKSP (Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan) cricket coach Nazmul Abedeen Fahim is amazed by the performance of the Bangladesh superstar.

I was sure Shakib would do good in any fitness test: Coach

“I was sure Shakib would do good in any fitness test. He worked really hard for five weeks at BKSP last time. The whole fitness program was led by Athletics coach Kafi as well as Boxing coach Bhashan. They did a great job. Besides I mention Shakib’s commitment. Given the amount of effort, he put in it was quite evident he would do great. He was away from practice for a month, but 13.7 is a very good score. Congratulation to him,” said Nazmul to bdcrictime.com.

Nazmul has taught several cricketers all his life and Shakib in one of his students only. He expects that the 34-year-old would do wonders on the field even if he returning after a long period. Shakib, along with around 100 cricketers are on the draft list for Bangabandhu T20 Cup. Shakib is listed as an ‘A’ grade cricketer in the same list.

“With the attitude, Shakib is showing, I hope his goal to surpass himself comes stays firm. I want to see this on the field. Everyone wants to see this. Hopefully, he will be able to perform well real soon,” Nazmul added.