Mahmudullah

Cricketer

Bangladeshi Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityBangladeshi
Date of Birth04/02/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceMymensingh, Bangladesh

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameMohammad Mahmudullah Riyad
NicknameMahmudullah
Zodiac SignAquarius
HometownMymensingh, Bangladesh

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Master of Business Administration from American International University-Bangladesh (2023)

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Hobbies
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsJannatul Kawsar Mishti
WifeJannatul Kawsar Mishti
Children
  • Raeed
  • Mayed

Family

MotherName

Career

International Debut
Test09 July 2009 vs West Indies in Kingstown
ODI25 July 2007 vs Sri Lanka in Colombo
T201 September 2007 vs Kenya in Nairobi
Coach/MentorKhaled Mahmud
Jersey Number#30
Domestic/State Teams
  • Dhaka Division
  • Khulna Titans
  • Chittagong Kings
  • Barisal Bulls
  • Chattogram Challengers
  • Minister Group Dhaka
  • Fortune Barishal
Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm off break
Nature on fieldAggressive
Likes to play againstAustralia
Records/Achievements
  • In the 2015 ICC World Cup, scored two consecutive tons, first against England and second against New Zealand, becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score a World Cup century and second to score consecutive tons.
  • On Test debut took 8 wickets in the match against Zimbabwe, including a 5 wicket haul in the second innings.
  • In the 2015 ICC World Cup, scored two consecutive centuries against England and New Zealand, becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score a World Cup century and second to score consecutive tons.
  • On Test debut took 8 wickets in the match against West Indies, including a 5 wicket haul in the second innings, which was the best bowling performance by a Bangladeshi player on their Test debut.
  • Scored a Test century against New Zealand.
  • Named Bangladesh vice-captain in 2011.
  • Became Test captain in January 2018 when regular captain Shakib Al Hasan was injured.
  • Also captained the T20I team, under his captaincy Bangladesh scored their highest T20I total (193/5) at that time.
  • Led Bangladesh to chase down 214 runs in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy, their highest successful chase in T20Is at that time, hitting a six in the last over to win a semi-final against Sri Lanka.
  • Named captain for Bangladesh's squad in the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
  • Scored his highest Test score of 150 runs (unbeaten) against Zimbabwe in July 2021 in his 50th Test match.
  • Accumulated over 10,000 runs and 150 wickets in international cricket.
  • Scored 128 runs in ODI cricket with 32 centuries.
  • Retired from Test cricket after the July 2021 match against Zimbabwe.
International Franchise Teams
  • Quetta Gladiators
  • Jamaica Tallawahs
  • St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Favourites

Favourite CricketerMahendra Singh Dhoni
Favourite Holiday Destinations
  • Singapore
  • Bali

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Used to be an off-break bowler but now plays as a middle-order batsman due to batting consistency.
2. Known for being the only cricketer addressed by their middle name.
3. During his ODI debut against Sri Lanka, he was the only batsman on his side to score over ten runs, with 36 runs.
4. In 2012, set a record with an unbeaten 75-run innings at #7, becoming Bangladesh's highest run-scorer at that position.
5. Achieved the highest individual score for Bangladesh in the ICC World Cup 2015.
6. Related to Mushfiqur Rahim through the marriage of his wife's younger sister.
7. Has shown admiration for MS Dhoni by adopting the use of pink grips like him.
8. Began his cricket journey in 2004 when picked for Bangladesh Under-19 World Cup, where Bangladesh won the Plate Championship by beating Australia in the final.
9. Known for his ability to finish close games and perform under pressure.
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