Abdus Samad

Abdus Samad
Nationality: Bangladesh
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Date of Birth: 1992-02-15 Age: 33

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Abdus Samad, born on February 15, 1992, in the cricket-loving nation of Bangladesh, blossomed into one of the finest fast bowlers of his generation. Growing up in the lush landscapes of Sylhet, Samad was captivated by the rhythm of the game early on. Chasing leather balls on rustic pitches, he learnt the art of right-arm fast bowling, modelling his style after the greats he idolised.

His cricketing journey began with humble roots. Passion and talent saw him progress quickly through local clubs, eventually breaking into the Under-19 national squad. Samad’s zealous drive and relentless pace earned him a reputation; soon, the national selectors took notice. In 2012, amid cheers of a home crowd, he made his elite debut for Bangladesh in a thrilling one-day international against Pakistan, swiftly making a mark with his fiery spells and ability to swing the ball at speed.

Abdus Samad’s career boasts a string of remarkable achievements. His career was marked by the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, where many still vividly recall his exceptionally tight bowling against Australia—it was here Samad showcased his splendid ability, rattling through the top order, his deliveries skimming past the men in green and gold at lightning speed. Years on, Samad became synonymous with the famous Asia Cup victory in 2018, where his crucial wickets during the final against Sri Lanka solidified his status as a lynchpin of the Bangladesh bowling line-up.

As with any great sportsman, Samad has had his share of rivalries. His career was punctuated by intense duels with India's star batsmen. Each encounter was studded with an electric tension; Samad’s bouncers were feared, his fierce stare-down a fixture of these iconic matches.

Relying on sheer pace and an unyielding spirit, Samad mastered the art of seam and swing, his right-hand bowling creating a formidable barrier for batters. Though predominantly hailed for his fast bowling, his right-hand batting, used often in lower-order heroics, has offered Bangladesh some unforgettable partnerships that turned games on their head.

A career sprinkled with unforgettable moments—Abdus Samad, time and again, has demonstrated his prowess, and with each delivery, he continues to inspire a new generation of fast bowlers, weaving the familiar magic only he can produce.