Shakib reaches new height

When Shakib Al Hasan scalped the wicket of Papua New Guinea's (PNG) Hiri Hiri in the 11th over during Bangladesh's last T20 World Cup qualifier game in Muscat yesterday, the premier all-rounder reached new heights.

With 39 wickets in 28 T20 World Cup games, the 34-year-old became the joint highest wicket-taker of the tournament alongside Pakistan's Shahid Afridi.

Former Pakistan skipper Afridi, however, had played 34 T20 World Cup games, six more than Shakib, to take the same number of wickets.    

Shakib, who scored a fluent 37-ball 46, laced with three maximums, also ended with outstanding figures of nine for four in four overs, which is also his best figure in the marquee event.