Father-Son Duo In Top-Tier T20 League: The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) also saw history in the making with Mohammad Nabi and his son, Hassan Eisakhil, creating history as the first father-son pairing to open an innings in an international-level T20 league when their team, Noakhali Express, met Dhaka Capitals in Sylhet. It indeed added to the already momentous occasion of the match, imprinting it in the history books of cricket.
Hassan Eisakhil’s Match-Winning Knock Steals the Show
Though the historical event dominated the headlines, it was the remarkable innings of 92 runs by Hassan Eisakhil that propelled Noakhali Express to their maiden win in the BPL.
He scored seven fours and five sixes.
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Eisakhil struck seven fours and five sixes
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Confronted with 60 balls with authority
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Added 101 runs for the opening wicket with Soumya Sarkar
- Later paired a crucial 53-run partnership for the fourth wicket with his father
This was in the first foreign franchise league that Eisakhil had competed in, only three years after his first competitive match.
A Special Moment: Father-Son Duo In Top-Tier T20 League
The iconic moment came in the 14th over when Mohammad Nabi came out to bat along with his son. Seeing both father and son on the ground together received huge applauds from both sides.
Afghan wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, playing for the Dhaka Capitals, hugged both Nabi and Eisakhil warmly, emphasizing the importance of this moment.
Batting Style: Like Father, Like Son
The cricketing traits that Nabi shared with Eisakhil included:
- Less grip on the bat
- Relaxed, languid posture
- Strong preference for driving on the up
- Confidence on shots like Nabi used to take
Eisakhil dominated in this partnership, while Nabi gave frequent inputs. Interestingly, Eisakhil could be noticed taking tips from his father about straight sixes in an aligned way after picking cues from the bowler’s hands.
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Contributions from Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi played a supporting role in the team as he scored 17 off 13 balls before being bowled out by Abdullah Al Mamun. Eisakhil got out shortly after, bowled by Mohammad Saifuddin, but too little too late.
Nabi actually has a record performance record against his son in official games; for example, in a viral incident in the last year when his son Eisakhil hit the older man for six!
Behind the Scenes: Training Together in the BPL
This relationship existed not only on match days but also in everyday life. He arrived late to play in the tournament and invested a huge amount of time to learn from Eisakhil. He bowled and did throw-downs for his son. He can also be found helping Nabi pack his bags after the training sessions. These are some incidents which bring out the peculiar father-son combination, with warmth at home and cricket at work.
What Lies Ahead for the Father-Son Duo
With his exceptional performance, Eisakhil is now highly likely to be given more chances in Noakhali’s playing eleven, which could soon mean playing alongside his father. Fans are definitely looking forward to watching father and son play together at bats.
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