Nationality: Bangladesh
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1991-11-23 Age: 33
Md Nazrul Islam stepped onto the cricketing scene with a quiet but resolute passion that would eventually carve his name onto the bat of Bangladesh cricket. Born on 23rd November 1991 in the cricket-loving locales of Bangladesh, his journey began in the dusty nooks of homegrown cricket fields, where his innate talent quickly caught the eye of local coaches and competitors alike.
From the vibrant neighbourly matches on dirt pitches to his first foray into district teams, Nazrul’s trajectory was one marked by determination and endless hours of self-improvement. His right-handed batting exhibited a blend of traditionalism and modern aggression, a dogged classical style tempered with an eye for the big shots. When it was not his swashbuckling performance with the bat that drew attention, it was his penchant for delivering sharp, right-arm-fast-medium deliveries that turned heads and disrupted the game's rhythm.
Nazrul made his much-anticipated professional debut in the early 2010s, quickly establishing himself as a reliable batsman in the domestic circuit. His agile footwork and an array of strokes had the crowd on the edge of their seats, a promise of fireworks each time he faced a bowler. Celebrated as a key player for his regional team, Nazrul led them to numerous tournament victories, including two memorable domestic championship wins, where his performance was rightly lauded as instrumental.
Among his career highlights, a notable rivalry with a neighbouring team's ace bowler often drove packed crowds into a frenzy, each face-off more anticipated than the last. One unforgettable match saw his team on the brink of loss, only for Nazrul to deliver a masterclass in chase strategy, steering his side to victory with an unyielding 122* not out, etched in memory as one of the many testaments to his sheer will and skill.
Throughout his cricketing journey, though trophies glinted and records stacked, it was Nazrul's fresh approach to batting and his unwavering sportsmanship that spoke volumes. His blend of classical technique, centred around a textbook straight drive and a versatile pull shot, matched with his understated but strategic bowling, underscored his all-round contribution to the game.
Md Nazrul Islam remains not only a pillar of inspiration in Bangladesh cricket but also a vivid character for cricket enthusiasts globally, epitomising grit, talent, and the emotive beauty of the sport.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 285 | 76 | 25.91 | 134 | 212.69 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 22 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 80 | 7 | 40.00 | 11.43 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-04-04
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