Rubel Hossain

Cricketer

Bangladeshi Bagerhat, Khulna, Bangladesh

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityBangladeshi
Date of Birth01/01/1990
Age36 years
BirthplaceBagerhat, Khulna, Bangladesh

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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

Height5' 11"
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

HobbiesRowing, Listening to Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNaznin Akter Happy
WifeIsrat Jahan Dola

Family

FatherSiddikur Rahman
SpouseIsrat Jahan Dola

Career

International Debut
Test09/07/2009 vs West Indies in St Vincent
ODI14/01/2009 vs Sri Lanka in Dhaka
T2006/06/2009 vs India in Nottingham
Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey Number#34 (Bangladesh)
Domestic/State Teams
  • Chittagong Division
  • Chittagong Kings
  • Sylhet Super Stars
  • Rangpur Riders
  • Dhaka Dynamites
  • Chattogram Challengers
  • Khulna Division
  • Bangladesh Academy
  • Bangladesh A
  • Bangladesh Under-19
  • Sylhet Sunrisers
  • Rangpur Rangers
  • Bangladesh South Zone
  • Bangladesh East Zone
  • Prime Bank Cricket Club
  • Gazi Tank Cricketers
  • Abahani Limited
  • Legends of Rupganj
  • Minister Group Dhaka
  • Shinepukur Cricket Club
  • Mahmudullah XI
  • Beximco Dhaka
Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm fast
Nature on fieldCalm
Records/Achievements
  • In his debut match against Sri Lanka, he impressed everyone with the figures of 4 for 33 which helped Bangladesh earn a win over Sri Lanka.
  • Took 4 wickets for just 25 runs against New Zealand in 2011.
  • Took a hat-trick against New Zealand in an ODI in 2013.
  • In his fifth Test match, he achieved a five-wicket haul against New Zealand.
  • Bowled the final over in an ODI against New Zealand when they required 8 runs from 6 deliveries, securing a three-run victory for Bangladesh.
  • Received a central contract from the Bangladesh Cricket Board in April 2018.
  • Part of Bangladesh's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
  • Best ODI bowling figures of 6/26 against New Zealand in 2013.
  • Holds the highest bowling average of any pace bowler to have bowled at least 2,000 deliveries in Test cricket.
Career Statistics
Test
Matches28
Wickets37
Best Bowling Innings5/166
Best Bowling Match5/210
Average77.59
Economy3.88
ODI
Matches108
Wickets131
Best Bowling Innings6/26
Best Bowling Match6/26
Average34.44
Economy5.66
Four Wicket Hauls7
Five Wicket Hauls1
T20I
Matches27
Wickets28
Best Bowling Innings3/31
Best Bowling Match3/31
Average32.57
Economy9.45

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.
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