Shakib has been outstanding for us: Mashrafe Mortaza

TIL Desk Sports/ Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza was all praise for all-rounder Shakib al Hasan, who continued his golden run in the ongoing World Cup and helped the team register a convincing 62-run victory over Afghanistan.

On Monday, Shakib first scored 51 off 69 balls, which included four boundaries, to help Bangladesh post a competitive total of 262/7 at the Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium in Southampton.

He then went on take five wickets for 29 in his 10 overs to help the Bangla Tigers register their third win in the ongoing tournament and bolster their chances of making it to the semi-finals.

“He (Shakib) has been outstanding for us in the tournament, he keeps scoring runs in every game and also comes on to bowl whenever needed,” said Mortaza at the post-match presentation ceremony.

“I think that partnership wasn”t very big but Mushy (Mushfiqur) and Shakib partnership was important. Tamim batted well and Riyadh”s innings was important,” he added.