Dhaka: Bangladesh’s cricket team made history by securing a 2-0 Test series win against Pakistan, marking the first time they have clean-swept their opponents in this format. The star of this remarkable victory was all-rounder Mehdi Hasan, whose outstanding performances with both bat and ball earned him the Player of the Series award.
Mehdi Hasan’s contribution was crucial throughout the series. He scored 155 runs across the two matches, including two vital half-centuries, with an impressive batting average of 77.50. His runs came when Bangladesh was in tough spots, and his ability to stabilize the innings proved essential. On the bowling front, Mehdi was just as effective, claiming 10 wickets in the series, including a memorable five-wicket haul in one innings. His all-around efforts were key to Bangladesh’s success, reinforcing his reputation as a reliable performer under pressure.
However, it was Mehdi Hasan’s gesture off the field that truly won hearts. After being awarded 5 lakh Pakistani rupees (approximately 1.5 lakh Indian rupees) as the Player of the Series, Mehdi decided to dedicate his award to those who lost their lives during recent protests in Bangladesh. In particular, he mentioned a rickshaw puller who was injured during the protests and later died, along with students who tragically lost their lives.
Speaking about his decision, Mehdi Hasan said, “Our country has been going through a difficult time. I want to dedicate my Player of the Series award to the students who died during the protests and to the rickshaw puller who lost his life. This is my way of paying respect to them.”
Mehdi Hasan’s words and actions have resonated with many, highlighting not just his skills as a cricketer but also his compassion and empathy. As Bangladesh prepares for their upcoming tour of India, all eyes will be on Mehdi to see if he can continue his outstanding form and lead his team to further successes.
