Shakib aims to hit ton and take five-for in an IPL match

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Shakib aims to hit ton and take five-for in an IPL match

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5 Apr 21 13:55:19

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Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan wants to set a record in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) as he eyes to take 5 wickets in a match along with a century. In Test cricket, the Southpaw has twice scored a century and taken five wickets in an innings for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Shakib was in quarantine for five days after reaching India. After that, he started training with the team on Sunday. On Monday, he was confronted by the cricket website ESPN Cricinfo. Shakib said this in the question and answer session there.

At the same time, Shakib is looking forward to play against Mumbai Indians this season. And he also said bowling line-up of KKR will play a big role to winning the third title. Besides, he wants to contribute for the team in every match. He further admitted every season, the poster boy of Bangladesh is learning something from the IPL.

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“I want to contribute to the team's victory this season. The record I want to set is one match, a century and a five-for. Every year I am learning something new from IPL. I was looking forward to face Joffra Archer this season, even though he is injured. Another is Pat Cummins, whom I will deal with a lot on the net” Shakib said.

“'This season I am looking to play against Mumbai Indians. Our team is full in all sections this time. Even then I would say, Kolkata's bowling attack is very good. For that we can win this season”

Shakib last played in the IPL in 2019 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He could not take part in 2020 due to a one-year ban from ICC. This time the all-rounder is returning to the IPL again for KKR.

Shakib played for this franchise from 2011 to 2017 season as he was a part of winning two titles for them. This time, one of the best all-rounders in the world has gone to India with the aim of winning the third title. Kolkata will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first match on April 11.