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Shamim Hossain Credits AB de Villiers for Inspiring His Incredible No-Look Six

Ethan Arora · · 2 min read

Shamim Hossain Credits AB de Villiers for Inspiring His Incredible No-Look Six

Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by 6 wickets in the first T20I, and the Tigers have been receiving plenty of praise for their commanding performance. One of the biggest talking points from the match was Shamim Hossain’s stunning “no-look” six, which quickly caught everyone’s attention.

Shamim came to the crease in the 15th over of Bangladesh’s chase. Facing just his third ball, he produced the spectacular shot. A New Zealand pacer banged in a short delivery, and Shamim swung it toward fine leg. But interestingly, his follow-through went toward long-off, making the shot even more eye-catching. The ball sailed for six.

The Secret Behind the Shot

After the match, Shamim explained the secret behind that special stroke. Speaking in a TV interview ahead of the second T20I, he said, “Whenever I go to the crease, I always try to stay positive. At that moment, the team needed runs, and I trusted my strengths. I backed myself, played my shot, and it worked. Honestly, I have practiced this for a long time. I learned these things from AB de Villiers. I watch his batting a lot. In training, I always try these kinds of shots and work on how to play innovative strokes. This time, I was successful.”

The second T20I, however, was washed out by rain and ended without a result. Bangladesh still lead the three-match series 1-0.

  • Shamim Hossain’s incredible no-look six has been making waves in the cricket community.
  • He credits AB de Villiers as a major influence on his batting style.
  • Bangladesh leads the three-match series 1-0 after the first T20I win.
Ethan Arora

Ethan Arora is a senior editor and long-form cricket writer for ESPNcricinfo. Based in Karachi, he has covered Pakistan cricket and global tournaments for over two decades, contributing to publications such as The Cricket Monthly, Dawn, and The Guardian. His work often explores the intersection of cricket, politics, and culture in South Asia, with a particular focus on fast bowling history, Test cricket narratives, and the internal dynamics of the Pakistan dressing room. Samiuddin is also the editor of The Unquiet Ones: A History of Pakistan Cricket, widely regarded as one of the definitive books on the subject. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, he is known for marrying American long-form journalism techniques with the rich oral traditions of the subcontinent. Follow him for sharp match analysis, player profiles, and behind-the-scenes features from ICC events and Pakistan Super League coverage.