Jahangir Shah Badsha (born 19 July 1949 in

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) is a former

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er who played in 5 ODIs from 1986 to 1990. He is sometimes known on scoresheets by his nickname Badshah. Shah made his debut in the national side in 1979, and until his retirement in 1990, he was the most reliable all-rounder of the side. He was team's most effective new ball bowler, and as a batsman he contributed in different positions, as a tail ender, as a night watchman and occasionally as an opener as well. He was one of the players who took part in Bangladesh's first ever official ODI (against

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at Moratuwa in 1986). Though he was out for a duck, he took 2/23 from 9 overs. Apart from being a successful cricketer, Shah was also a very competent footballer, and played for

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until 1975.

ICC Trophy performances

Bangladesh in ICC Trophy 1979, England
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Bowling style

He wasn't the fastest bowler in the world, but he had the ability to swing the new ball, especially away from the right-handers. Many still regard him as the best swing bowler

ever had. Unfortunately, the conditions in

, (and Indian subcontinent in general) are not very suitable for swing bowling. Not surprisingly, some of his best bowling efforts came abroad. For example, 4/17 against

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(

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) in 1979 and 4/39 against

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(

) in 1986. No less impressive was his 1/7 from 10 overs (including 5 maidens) against

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's first match in 79

. His best bowling in home soil came in 1985, against the touring Lankans. He took 4/89- his victims included the Lankan openers

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.Hasan Babli. "Antorjartik Crickete Bangladesh". Khelar Bhuban Prakashani, November 1994.

Family connection

Two of his brothers, Munna Shah and Nadir Shah also played international cricket. Nadir Shah was an international umpire. His cousin,

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was considered the finest cricketing talent of the country in the early 80's. But after couple of seasons in international cricket, he went abroad to pursue his studies.

References

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