Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Date of Birth | 06/09/1995 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Tetulia village, Satkhira district, Khulna division, Bangladesh |
Latest News about Mustafizur Rahman
17/05/2025
In the first T20I of Bangladesh's tour to the United Arab Emirates, Mustafizur Rahman became the first player in T20I history to bowl 300 dot balls in the final overs (16-20). This milestone underscores his effectiveness in death bowling. He achieved it during a historic performance for his team.
20/01/2025
Mustafizur Rahman became only the fourth bowler to reach 100 wickets in the Bangladesh Premier League while playing for Dhaka Capitals. This achievement came during the 2024-25 BPL season. It cements his legacy as one of the top bowlers in the tournament's history.
12/01/2025
Mustafizur Rahman was named in Bangladesh's squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. This selection highlights his continued importance to the national team in major tournaments. He has been a key bowler for Bangladesh across formats since his debut.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 22/03/2019 |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Samia Parvin |
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Family
| Father | Abul Qasem Gazi |
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| Mother | Mahmuda Khatun |
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| Spouse | Samia Parvin |
Career
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| Twenty20 Blast | Sussex (2016) | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Left-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Left-arm fast-medium | ||||||
| Favourite Ball | Cutters | ||||||
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Mohammad Amir |
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| Food | Fish |
| Colour(s) | Blue, Black, White |
| Tourist Destination | Dubai |
Style Quotient
| Bike Collection | Yamaha YZF-R15 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rahman started playing cricket and football in his village with friends at a young age. | |
| 2. Despite his father's wish for him to become a doctor, he prioritized cricket over studies, often skipping school to play. | |
| 3. Supported by his brother, Rahman was advised by coach Altaf to pursue bowling due to his natural talent. | |
| 4. He represented Bangladesh in the Under-19 World Cup, impressively taking 8 wickets. | |
| 5. Anamul Haque Bijoy's advice led Rahman to develop a successful slower cutter delivery at significant speeds. | |
| 6. Rahman gained attention for taking 13 wickets in his debut ODI series against India in 2015. | |
| 7. During the 2016 T20 World Cup, he excelled with 9 wickets at impressive statistics. | |
| 8. He served as Coca-Cola Bangladesh's brand ambassador and played in the IPL for SunRisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians. | |
| 9. Rahman was nearly present during the Christchurch terrorist attack in 2019, causing him distress. | |
| 10. He emerged as Bangladesh's top wicket-taker in the 2019 ODI World Cup, achieving 20 wickets. | |
| 11. In IPL 2021, he joined Rajasthan Royals, and in the T20 World Cup 2021, he took 8 wickets. | |
| 12. He was drafted by Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022 and performed in the T20 World Cup 2022. | |
| 13. Rahman became a part of Comilla Victorians in the BPL draft 2024. | |
| 14. During the 2023 ODI World Cup, he secured 5 wickets in 8 matches. | |
| 15. In the 2024 IPL auction, he was bought by Chennai Super Kings and abstained from sporting an alcohol brand logo due to religious reasons. | |
| 16. Rahman emphasized his stance against aggression and sledging in cricket during interviews. | |
| 17. He can speak only Bangla and shared a childhood habit-change story. |