It’s not a joke to become no. 1 all-rounder in ODI cricket. Who could have thought that a team like Bangladesh would achieve this? A young all-rounder and also the captain of Bangladesh team, Sakib-al Hasan has finally made his team proud of something. According to latest ICC ODI ranking, Sakib is now no.1 All-rounder after beating world class players like Watson, Kallis, Afridi and Vettori. Sakib was the top performer from Bangladesh is last few series as an all-rounder.

Though he is no.1 but it’s not easy to retain this position. Sakib has said in his recent Interviews that “it will be more difficult to retain this position than achieving it”.

Bangladesh fans can only hope for best as he has really taken the name of Bangladesh team at the top of charts.

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The IPL3 auction has probably made an amazing change in the teams. The most amazing thing is that a young West Indian cricketer was most expensive in the whole auction. He is none other than Kieron Pollard, the young West Indian bomb. With his impressive performance in last year, he definitely deserve this bid.

Another expensive player was Shane Bond, who has just returned from ICL to International cricket. Shane Bond may change the scenario for Kolkata Knight Riders. King Khan has finally bought a good bowler for his team.

You may be wondering and asking questions to yourself that “Does Bangladesh has any future in cricket?”. The answer is Shakib -Al Hasan the young 22 year old boy who plays for Bangladesh as a Captain and an All-rounder. This young boy has given the confidence to the other player which has definitely improved their performances. Bangladesh, the most successful team in ODIs in year 2009 is looking forward for more improvement in year 2010 also.

Though Bangladesh lost to India but the real winners were Bangladesh as they were able to show more passion than the Indian team. The team with a very young captain who has impressed the whole world with his cricket is also one of the current top cricketers in ICC ODI ranking.

Lets see what this magic boy do for his team this year.

Come’ on, he is the leader and a true leader of Sri Lankan team. There was a time when Mahela left the captaincy after too much pressure and Sangakkara led the team. With this, the new criticism was generated among the people regarding his decisions. To be honest, he is not only one of the best players but also a good captain of Sri Lanka. Just like Mahela, he always led the team with the nature of understanding and promoting the youngsters.

The no 1. Test bowler and Sri Lankan player Muttiah Muralitharan has criticized the criticism by people on Sangakkara’s captaincy. While an interview with cricinfo, he has said, “Why should I take all this criticism? I can be in the team as a player.” If Sanga goes, who is going to captain? At the end of the day, players need to perform. The captain alone can’t win a match.”

It’s truly right that criticism improves quality and performance but too much criticism just puts pressure of performance and captaincy just squeezes the captain like the potato in a sandwich.

Yes, there are too many hopes from year 2010 but also from Cricket too. The excitement of IPL 3 and other tours have made the year 2010 another exciting cricketing year. There are some players who will be in the spotlight in year 2010.

G Gambhir (India)

He is not only one of the best openers in test cricket but also one of the finest players in ODI.

SR Watson (Aus)

One of the best all-rounders in Australian team. He was really impressive in year 2009.

TM Dilshan (SL)

Who can forget the man who has lifted the Sri Lankan team? Dilshan is  one of the top performers in year 2009 from Sri Lanka.

SR Tendulkar (India)

Does his man need description?

MS Dhoni (India)

The top ODI batsman in year 2009 and one of the most successful captain of India.

Shakib Al Hasan (Bang)

Undoubtedly the best all-rounder Bangladesh has ever got.

V Sehwag (India)

One of the biggest opening bomb in International Cricket.

Mitchell Johnson (Aus)

The most successful bowler in year 2009.

Peter Siddle (Aus)

A very impressive bowler of year 2009.

Stuart Broad (Eng)

Making the year 2009 great at the end of December by his impressive bowling against South Africa.

Greame Swann (Eng)

A spinner England was looking.

What you expect from these players? Do you think they can fulfill the hopes from their countries and all over the world?