Saud Shakeel reached a significant milestone on the first day of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi by becoming the joint-fastest Pakistani batter to score 1,000 runs in Test cricket.
Shakeel achieved this remarkable feat in just 20 innings, matching the record set by Saeed Ahmed in 1959.
Saeed Ahmed had reached the same milestone during a Test against Australia in Karachi. Shakeel’s accomplishment places him among an elite group of cricketers, highlighting his consistent performance and potential as a key player for Pakistan.
At 28 years old, Shakeel has already made a strong impact in Test cricket, with a highest score of 208* to his credit.
His record includes two centuries and six fifties, demonstrating his ability to make significant contributions to the team’s success.
While Shakeel’s achievement is noteworthy for Pakistan, the global record for the fastest to 1,000 Test runs is still held by England’s Herbert Sutcliffe, who reached the milestone in just 12 innings.
Nevertheless, Shakeel’s accomplishment is a testament to his growing skill and consistency in the longest format of the game.
As Shakeel’s career progresses, fans and experts alike will be closely watching to see how he builds on this early success and further establishes himself in Pakistan’s cricketing history.
