Mohammad Rafique facts for kids
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Mohammad Rafique
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| Born | 5 September 1970 Dhaka, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) |
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| Nickname | Moe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left arm orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 8) | 10 November 2000 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 29 February 2008 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 27) | 5 April 1995 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 77 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2001–2010 | Dhaka Division | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | Sylhet Division | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Dhaka Warriors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricketArchive, 20 September 2008
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Mohammad Rafique (Bengali: মোহাম্মদ রফিক) was born on September 5, 1970. He is a famous Bangladeshi cricketer. He played as a bowler for the Bangladesh national team. Rafique was known for his amazing slow left-arm spin bowling. He was the first Bangladeshi bowler to take 100 wickets in Test matches.
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Mohammad Rafique: A Cricket Star
Mohammad Rafique was a very important player for Bangladesh cricket. He helped his country become better at the sport. He was especially good at taking wickets with his spin bowling.
Early Life and Start in Cricket
Mohammad Rafique was born in Dhaka, which was then part of East Pakistan. He loved cricket from a young age. He worked hard to become a skilled bowler. His talent was soon noticed, and he began playing for local teams.
Playing Style: Slow Left-Arm Spin
Rafique was a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. This means he bowled with his left arm and made the ball spin. Spin bowlers try to trick the batter by making the ball change direction after it bounces. Rafique was very good at this, which made him a tough bowler to face.
He was also a useful batsman lower down the batting order. He could score important runs for his team when they needed them most.
International Career Highlights
Mohammad Rafique played for Bangladesh in both Test matches and One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Test Match Achievements
Rafique made his Test debut on November 10, 2000, against India. He played 33 Test matches in total. He was the first Bangladeshi bowler to reach 100 Test wickets. This was a huge achievement for him and for Bangladesh cricket. His best bowling in a Test match was 6 wickets for 77 runs. He even scored a century (100 runs) in a Test match, which is rare for a bowler!
One Day International (ODI) Journey
His ODI debut was on April 5, 1995, also against India. He played 125 ODIs for Bangladesh. In these matches, he took 125 wickets. His best bowling in an ODI was 5 wickets for 47 runs. He also scored two half-centuries (50 runs or more) in ODIs.
Retirement and Legacy
Mohammad Rafique played his last Test match in February 2008 and his last ODI in June 2007. He retired as one of Bangladesh's most successful cricketers. He showed that Bangladeshi players could compete at the highest level. His records and performances inspired many young cricketers in Bangladesh. He is remembered as a pioneer for his country in international cricket.
