Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Bagerhat, Khulna, Bangladesh |
Latest News about Rubel Hossain
22/07/2025
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) accorded a formal farewell to former pacer Rubel Hossain at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday, 22nd July 2025, less than a week after his retirement announcement. The ceremony honored his 16-year international career and contributions to Bangladeshi cricket[3].
15/07/2025
Bangladesh fast bowler Rubel Hossain announced his retirement from international cricket on 15th July 2025, ending a career of 159 caps across all formats. The 35-year-old wrote to his 3.5 million Facebook followers stating he is stepping away from international play but plans to continue participating in domestic cricket[2][5].
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Bio/Wiki
| Mohammad Rubel Hossain is a right-arm fast bowler who made his first-class debut in 2007 for Chittagong Division. He is known for his slinging action and burst of pace, which added a new dimension to the Bangladeshi bowling attack. He made his international debut in January 2009 and has represented Bangladesh across all three formats of cricket. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Rowing, Listening to Music |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Naznin Akter Happy |
| Wife | Israt Jahan Dola |
Family
| Father | Siddikur Rahman |
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| Spouse | Israt Jahan Dola |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jersey Number | #34 (Bangladesh) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| International Retirement Date | 15/07/2025 |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/rubelhossainofficial |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rubel hails from a humble background. | |
| 2. He holds the distinction of being the third Bangladeshi bowler to achieve an ODI hat-trick. | |
| 3. During the 2012 Bangladesh Premier League auction, he was acquired by the Sylhet Royals for $70,000. | |
| 4. He benefited from a good stint in the National Cricket League which led to his selection for the Bangladesh team. | |
| 5. He has received multiple Man of the Match Awards in ODI competition. | |
| 6. He created a special bowling delivery known as the 'Butterfly' delivery. |