Najmul Hossain Shanto
Country: Bangladesh
Personal Information
Born: Aug 25, 1998 (26 years)
Birthplace: Rajshahi
Height: --
Player Career
Batting Style: Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm offbreak
Teams: Bangladesh, Bangladesh U19, BCB Select XI, Bangladesh Cricket Board XI, Comilla Victorians, Bangladesh U23, Khulna Titans, Bangladesh A, Khulna Tigers, Minister Group Rajshahi, Fortune Barishal, Sylhet Strikers
Career Statistics
Batting Career
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 29 | 55 | 1 | 1539 | 163 | 28.5 | 2994 | 51.4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 177 | 18 |
| ODI | 45 | 44 | 3 | 1365 | 122 | 33.29 | 1674 | 81.54 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 148 | 12 |
| T20I | 46 | 44 | 5 | 908 | 71 | 23.28 | 843 | 107.71 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 83 | 17 |
Bowling Career
| M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W | 10W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 29 | 11 | 118 | 86 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/2 | 4.37 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 45 | 7 | 81 | 77 | 1 | 1/10 | 1/10 | 5.7 | 77.0 | 81.0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 46 | 3 | 18 | 26 | 0 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 8.67 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Player Debut
Test Debut: vs New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Jan 20, 2017
Last Test Match: vs Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Aug 30, 2024
ODI Debut: vs Afghanistan at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Sep 20, 2018
Last ODI Match: vs Sri Lanka at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Mar 18, 2024
T20 Debut: vs Zimbabwe at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Sep 18, 2019
Last T20 Match: vs Afghanistan at Arnos Vale Ground, Jun 24, 2024
IPL Debut:
Last IPL Match:
Najmul Hossain Shanto is a talented Bangladeshi international cricketer, known for his contributions to the national team as a left-handed batsman and occasional off-spinner. Born on August 25, 1998, in Jhenaidah, Bangladesh, Shanto has steadily risen in the ranks of international cricket since his debut.
International Career:
Shanto made his international debut for Bangladesh in 2017 and has established himself as a key player for the team.
- Test Cricket: He has played 17 Test matches, scoring 1,044 runs at an average of 34.80, including 2 centuries and 6 half-centuries.
- One Day Internationals (ODIs): Shanto has participated in 26 ODIs, amassing 844 runs at an average of 38.45, with 1 century and 6 half-centuries.
- T20 Internationals (T20Is): He has played 17 T20Is, scoring 327 runs at an average of 20.44.
Domestic Career:
Shanto has represented several domestic teams, including:
- Khulna Division
- Abahani Limited
- Rangpur Riders in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
Achievements:
- Emerging Cricketer of the Year (2018): Awarded by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for his outstanding performance.
- Man of the Match (2019): Earned this honor in the second Test against West Indies after scoring a magnificent 136 runs.
Style and Strengths:
Shanto is recognized for:
- His aggressive batting approach
- Strong footwork and adaptability
- His ability to handle both pace and spin bowling effectively
- Versatility in taking up various batting positions
Shanto remains an essential part of the Bangladesh cricket team, consistently contributing to their success on the international stage.
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