Rubel Hossain: News

Rubel Hossain is a professional cricket player from Bangladesh who made his international debut for Bangladesh in January 2009. The right-handed batsman was born on January 1, 1990, in Khulna. Hossain has played 27 Test matches, 104 ODIs, and 28 T20 matches in his cricket career. He is considered the fastest bowler in the history of Bangladesh. Because of his slight slingy action, he is compared to former Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga. Hossain is also well known for his innovative technique of delivery called ‘Butterfly.’ In 2007, Hossain made his first-class debut for the Chittagong division against the Khulna division. After delivering outstanding performances in the National Cricket League, he was selected to play for the Under-19 team of Bangladesh. Following this, he represented his country at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2004. In 2009, Hossain made his international debut in an ODI for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka. He was named as one of the two reserve players in Bangladesh’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021.

19 Sep 2022

Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh's Rubel Hossain announces Test retirement: Here's why

Bangladeshi seamer Rubel Hossain announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday.

Bangladesh name squad for ICC T20 World Cup

The Bangladesh cricket squad has been announced for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

11 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli used to sledge a lot: Rubel Hossain

Bangladesh bowler Rubel Hossain opened up on his rivalry with Virat Kohli.

Mahmudullah dropped, Mushfiqur Rahim returns for Zimbabwe Test

Bangladesh have dropped Mahmudullah from the squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe next week.

Mustafizur Rahman dropped from Test squad vs Pakistan: Details here

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been dropped from the squad for the upcoming opening Test against Pakistan, starting Friday, in Rawalpindi.

22 Jan 2020

Mushfiqur Rahim

Bangladesh's security delegation to travel with team for Pakistan tour

Bangladesh cricket team is set to arrive in Lahore on Thursday with the T20Is starting from January 24 onwards.