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Shakib Al Hasan has been a key player for Bangladesh cricket for many years. He has made a big impact in all formats of the game.

Recently, Shakib announced that he plans to retire from Test cricket after the home series against South Africa. This decision comes after 18 years of international cricket, where he played 70 Test matches.

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Shakib Al Hasan's retirement announcement

Shakib shared his retirement plans during a media event in Kanpur. He expressed his desire to retire after the home Test series against South Africa, depending on security clearance.

He also announced his retirement from T20 internationals, stating it was time for new talent to emerge. Shakib has faced challenges in his career, especially concerning his safety back home in Bangladesh.

Despite these challenges, he remains focused on contributing to the team. He stated, "I think it is the right time to move on and create a place for the new players."

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Alongside Shakib, many great all-rounders have emerged from the subcontinent. Here, we list the ten greatest Test all-rounders from this region.

List of 10 greatest Test all-rounders from the subcontinent

Let's take a look at the 10 greatest Test all-rounders from the subcontinent:

PlayerSpanMatWktsRuns (Batting)Batting avgBowling avg
Vinoo Mankad1946-195944162210931.4732.32
Imran Khan1971-199288362380737.6922.81
Kapil Dev1978-1994131434524831.0529.64
Wasim Akram1985-2002104414289822.6423.62
Sanath Jayasuriya1991-200711098697340.0734.34
Chaminda Vaas1994-2009111355308924.3229.58
Abdul Razzaq1999-200646100194628.6136.94
Shakib Al Hasan2007-202470242460038.3331.85
Ravichandran Ashwin2011-2024101522342226.9423.70
Ravindra Jadeja2012-202473299312236.7223.98

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Shakib Al Hasan's retirement will leave a significant gap in the Bangladesh team. He has been one of the best all-rounders in cricket, alongside other greats from the subcontinent.

As cricket fans, we celebrate his achievements and look forward to the new talents who will emerge in the future. Shakib's legacy will inspire many young players in Bangladesh and beyond.

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Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.