For Bengal coach Arun Lal, all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed is an ‘absolute champion’ whom the State team may lose to the Indian side soon.
In the last three years, Shahbaz, with 741 runs and 43 wickets in 15 first class matches, has proved that he is an asset for Bengal. He has done so in a more emphatic manner this season, contributing significantly to be named the man-of-the-match in Bengal’s two consecutive wins in Ranji Trophy.
Shahbaz enjoys his role and responsibilities. “Since childhood I have been doing this with both bat and ball to provide a combination to the teams (I play for). I have done so a lot in club cricket and now I am doing the same for Bengal. I am very happy that I have been contributing as an all-rounder, for which I am known,” Shahbaz told The Hindu.