Shakib achieves T20 double of 4000 runs, 300 wickets

Shakib Al Hasan's wait for an extraordinary double of 4,000 runs plus 300 wickets has ended as the Bangladesh all-rounder managed the bowling feat in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Tuesday, reports bdnews24.com.

Only one other player has reached 4,000 runs and 300 wickets in the format. Caribbean all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket, with 414 scalps to his name. He has also scored 5,582 runs. A regular in T20 matches in leagues across the world, the West Indian has 378 matches under his belt. Shakib has played 260.

Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL this year, Shakib crossed the 4000-run milestone against his former team Kolkata Knight Riders on Apr 14.

He was only one shy of the 300-wicket mark, but could not manage it in the next two matches, lengthening his fans' wait for the celebration.