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The Cricketer You Need to Know : Habibul Bashar

Pranshul Mittal
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Last updated on April 13th, 2024 at 04:46 pm

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Habibul Bashar is a cricketer you need to know. He is the captain of the Bangladeshi cricket team and is known as a hard hitter.

1. Habibul Bashar: A brief biography

Habibul Bashar was born on October 6, 1978, in the southern city of Jessore. He was raised by his father, Mosharraf Hossain, who worked as a primary school teacher. Bashar’s family was relatively poor, but he was able to receive a good education due to the support of his father and his own hard work. He attended the University of Dhaka, where he studied computer science.

Bashar began his professional cricket career in 1998, when he was selected to play for the Bangladesh national team. He quickly established himself as one of the team’s best players, and he has been a regular member of the squad ever since. He has also played for several teams in the Indian Premier League, including the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Bashar is a left-handed batsman and an occasional wicket-keeper. He is known for his aggressive batting style, and he has scored more than 8,000 runs in international cricket. He is also the first Bangladeshi player to score a double century in a Test match.

Bashar announced his retirement from international cricket in January 2018. He is now a coach and commentator for the Bangladesh national team.

2. Habibul Bashar: A family man

Habibul Bashar was born on April 6, 1978, in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh. He is the youngest of three brothers. His father was a farmer, and Bashar grew up helping him in the fields. As a youngster, Bashar was always very athletic, and he loved playing cricket.

Bashar married his wife, Shamima, in 1999. The two have two daughters, Ayesha and Fatema. Bashar is a devoted family man, and he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters. He is also a passionate cricket fan, and he remains closely involved in the sport as both a player and coach.

Bashar made his debut for the Bangladesh national cricket team in 2001. He has since become one of the team’s most respected players, and he is widely considered one of the best all-rounders in the world. He has represented Bangladesh in three Cricket World Cups, and he is an integral part of the team’s plans for the future.

Bashar is an excellent batsman, and he is also a very capable bowler. He is especially strong in the shorter forms of the game, and he has had a great deal of success in Twenty20 cricket. In 2013, Bashar was named captain of the Bangladesh national team. He is now the most experienced player in the team, and he is determined to lead Bangladesh to success in international cricket.

3. Habibul Bashar: Domestic Career highlights

In his early years, Habibul Bashar was a promising cricketer. He made his first-class debut for Chittagong Division in 1995/96 and played a few matches in the 1996/97 season. He scored his maiden first-class century in November 1997, batting for North Zone against South Zone in the National Cricket League. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut for Bangladesh in December 1997 and played in two more ODIs that season. He played a few more ODIs in 1998/99, but did not establish himself in the team.

Bashar’s career was effectively ended by a knee injury sustained in a match in January 2000. He made a brief comeback to domestic cricket in 2002/03, but did not play for Bangladesh again. In all, he played in 22 ODIs and scored 484 runs, with a high score of 86. He also played in three Tests, scoring 83 runs.

Bashar was a stylish batsman and a good fielder. He was one of the few Bangladeshi batsmen who could play spin bowling well. He was also a good captain and led Bangladesh in 12 ODIs.

Bashar was the first Bangladeshi captain to win an ODI series (against Zimbabwe in 2004) and to lead Bangladesh to the finals of a major tournament (the 2007 ICC World Cup). He was also the first Bangladeshi captain to win a Test match (against Sri Lanka in January 2005).

4. Habibul Bashar: ICC International Career highlights 

Habibul Bashar is a Bangladeshi former cricketer who played Tests and ODIs for Bangladesh. He was the captain of the national side from 2003 to 2007. He is currently the chairman of the cricket committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

-Bashar made his One Day International debut against Zimbabwe in November 2001.

– He was appointed captain of the Bangladesh national side in 2003, becoming the youngest captain in Test cricket history.

– He stepped down as captain in 2007, but continued to play for Bangladesh until his retirement in 2009.

– In total, Bashar played in 55 Tests and 136 ODIs for Bangladesh.

– He scored 2,278 Test runs and 2,934 ODI runs for Bangladesh.

– He is the first Bangladeshi batsman to score a Test century, and the first to score an ODI century.

– Bashar was named the ICC Emerging Player of the Year in 2002.

5. Habibul Bashar: IPL Career highlights

1. Habibul Bashar made his IPL debut in 2008 for the Kolkata Knight Riders.

2. He was the captain of the team from 2009 to 2011.

3. In 2012, he was bought by the Dhaka Gladiators.

4. In 2013, he was bought by the Sylhet Royals.

5. In 2014, he was bought by the Chittagong Vikings.

6. In 2015, he was bought by the Comilla Victorians.

7. In 2016, he was bought by the Rangpur Riders.

8. In 2017, he was bought by the Khulna Titans.

9. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 17 November 2017.

10. In his IPL career, he scored 990 runs in 69 innings at an average of 23.68 and a strike rate of 115.48.

6. Habibul Bashar: Achievements

Habibul Bashar is one of the most successful cricket captains in the history of Bangladesh. He led the team to their first ever victory against a Test-playing nation in 2006, and also helped them reach the quarter-finals of the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Some of Bashar’s other notable achievements include:

– Winning the 2004–05 Asian Test Championship

– Becoming the first Bangladeshi captain to win a Test match

– Winning the 2009 ICC World Twenty20

– Becoming the first Bangladeshi captain to win a ODI series in Sri Lanka.

7. Habibul Bashar : The philanthropist

Habibul Bashar is a Bangladeshi philanthropist who has dedicated his life to helping others. his foundation BRAC has gone on to become the largest non-governmental organisation in the world. BRAC helps millions of people in Bangladesh and other countries around the world, and Bashar has been recognised for his work with numerous awards. He is a self-made man who has used his own resources to help others, and he is an inspiration to all who know him.

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