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Full name Kazi Shahadat Hossain
Born August 7, 1986, Dhaka
Current age 22 years 106 days
Major teams Bangladesh, Bangladesh A, Bangladesh Under-19s, Dhaka Division
Also known as Rajib
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm medium-fast

Batting and fielding averages

Mat

Inns

Runs

Ave

100

Tests

144

6.54

400

36.00

ODIs

12*

7.25

122

47.54

T20Is

7.00

77.77

First-class

367

37*

9.91

772

47.53

List A

115

8.84

Twenty20

7.00

77.77

Bowling averages

Mat

Inns

Balls

Runs

Wkts

BBI

BBM

Ave

Econ

Tests

2400

1681

6/27

9/97

39.09

4.20

55.8

ODIs

1797

1691

3/34

41.24

5.64

43.8

T20Is

2/22

28.33

8.50

20.0

First-class

5078

3380

100

6/27

33.80

3.99

50.7

List A

2297

2075

4/34

36.40

5.42

40.2

Twenty20

2/22

28.33

8.50

20.0

Career statistics

Test debut

England v Bangladesh at Lord's, May 26-28, 2005 scorecard

Last Test

Bangladesh v New Zealand at Dhaka (SBNS), Oct 25-29, 2008 scorecard

Test statistics

ODI debut

Bangladesh v Kenya at Bogra, Mar 17, 2006 scorecard

Last ODI

Bangladesh v New Zealand at Chittagong (CDS), Oct 14, 2008 scorecard

ODI statistics

T20I debut

Bangladesh v Zimbabwe at Khulna, Nov 28, 2006 scorecard

Last T20I

South Africa v Bangladesh at Johannesburg, Nov 5, 2008 scorecard

T20I statistics

First-class debut

2003/04

Last First-class

Bangladesh v New Zealand at Dhaka (SBNS), Oct 25-29, 2008 scorecard

List A debut

2003/04

Last List A

Bangladesh v New Zealand at Chittagong (CDS), Oct 14, 2008 scorecard

Twenty20 debut

Bangladesh v Zimbabwe at Khulna, Nov 28, 2006 scorecard

Last Twenty20

South Africa v Bangladesh at Johannesburg, Nov 5, 2008 scorecard

Shahadat Hossain was discovered during a talent-spotting camp in Narayanganj, and whisked away to the Bangladesh Institute of Sports (BKSP) for refinement. He was picked for the 2004 Under-19 World Cup, where he stood out as a promising fast bowler in a tournament which generally lacked firepower, and was rapidly called up for Bangladesh A. Shahadat - who's also known as "Rajib" - has all the necessary attributes for a genuine fast bowler. He is tall, comes in off a smooth run-up, and doesn't put unnecessary pressure on his body with a slightly open-chested delivery position. He has a strong frame, and endurance in abundance. He is naturally aggressive and, above everything, has raw pace. His Test debut at Lord's in 2005 was a chastening experience, as he conceded 101 runs in just 12 overs. But he was still only 18: since then he impressed against Sri Lanka, taking four wickets in an innings in Colombo and again at Chittagong, before going one better in Bogra's inaugural Test: his 5 for 86 confirmed him as the leading fast bowler in either side. He struggled against the Australians in April 2006, having only the wicket of Ricky Ponting to show for 67 overs of effort, but if he continues to progress, along with the left-armer Syed Rasel, he could be a force for Bangladesh in the years to come. On the tour to Zimbabwe in July 2006, Hossain became the first Bangladeshi to take a hat-trick in one-day internationals.
Rabeed Imam February 2007

Nov 20, 2008

Shahadat Hossain hits over the in-field © Getty Images

Nov 19, 2008

Shahadat Hossain celebrates the wicket of Neil McKenzie © Getty Images

Nov 15, 2008

Shahadat Hossain is congratulated for the wicket of Jonathan Beukes © TigerCricket.com

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