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Shahadat Hossain

Personal information
Full name	Kazi Shahadat Hossain
Born	(1986-08-07) 7 August 1986 (age 39) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nickname	Rajib
Height	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right arm fast
Role	Bowler
International information
National side	Bangladesh
Test debut (cap 42)	26 May 2005 v England
Last Test	6 May 2015 v Pakistan
ODI debut (cap 79)	17 March 2006 v Kenya
Last ODI	28 March 2013 v Sri Lanka
ODI shirt no.	59
T20I debut (cap 9)	28 November 2006 v Zimbabwe
Last T20I	31 March 2013 v Sri Lanka
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2005/06–present	Dhaka Division
2016–present	Comilla Victorians
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI FC LA Matches 38 51 108 118 Runs scored 521 79 1,263 316 Batting average 10.01 7.90 10.98 9.57 100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 Top score 40 16* 40 26 Balls bowled 5,380 2,198 14,241 4,890 Wickets 70 47 252 122 Bowling average 51.90 45.59 37.71 37.47 5 wickets in innings 4 0 9 0 10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0 Best bowling 6/27 3/34 6/27 4/34 Catches/stumpings 8/– 5/– 17/– 8/–
Medal record Men's Cricket Representing  Bangladesh ACC Asia Cup Runner-up 2012 Bangladesh Asian Games Gold 2010 Guangzhou Team
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 15 February 2014

Shahadat Hossain (born August 7, 1986) is a Bangladeshi cricket player. He is known for his fast bowling. Shahadat made his first Test match appearance in 2005. This was during Bangladesh's first ever tour of England.

His coach, Dav Whatmore, once called him the fastest bowler on the team. The next year, Shahadat played his first One Day International (ODI) match. This game was against Kenya. Sometimes, Shahadat struggled with giving away too many runs. Because of this, he was not selected for the team in 2009.

In November 2010, Shahadat was part of the team that won Bangladesh's first gold medal. This big win happened at the Asian Games. A broken toe kept him from playing for Bangladesh in July 2011. But he returned to the team in October of that year. He made history by being the first Bangladeshi player to take a hat-trick in an ODI game.

Shahadat's Early Cricket Journey

Shahadat Hossain was born in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. He started playing cricket when he was a teenager in his hometown. His father, who worked as a banker, allowed him to go to a special training camp.

At this training camp, a scout noticed his talent. The scout then sent him to the Bangladesh Institute of Sports. This helped Shahadat improve his cricket skills even more.

Playing for Bangladesh Under-19s

Soon, Shahadat was chosen to play for the Bangladesh U-19 cricket team. This was for the 2003–04 Asian U-19 Tournament in Pakistan. He did not have much success there, taking only two wickets in three games. Bangladesh lost all their group matches and did not reach the final.

However, he continued to play for the team. He was picked for the 2004 U-19 Cricket World Cup. Bangladesh was the host country for this tournament. In the group stage, he played in all three matches and took five wickets. His team moved on to the Plate competition of the Cup.

In the Plate final, he took one wicket. Bangladesh won against Australia, finishing ninth out of sixteen teams. Shahadat ended the tournament with six wickets. His average was 28.50. A writer from Cricinfo named Rabeed Imam called him the fastest bowler. He was also seen as one of the most promising players in the tournament.

Playing for Dhaka Division

Shahadat was the top wicket-taker for the Dhaka Division cricket team. This was during the 2018–19 National Cricket League. He took seventeen wickets in five matches.

Shahadat's International Cricket Career

Hossain made his Test debut at Lord's Cricket Ground in England in 2005. Five years later, on his second tour of the country, he became the first Bangladeshi to be added to the Lord's honours board.

Shahadat Hossain played his first Test match against England in 2005. This game took place at Lord's Cricket Ground. In that match, he gave away 101 runs in 12 overs. He did not take any wickets.

Making History with a Hat-Trick

In July 2006, Shahadat went on a tour to Zimbabwe. During this tour, he became the first ever Bangladeshi player to take a hat-trick in a One Day International match. This was a very special moment for him and his country.

Playing Against South Africa

South Africa visited Bangladesh in February 2008. They played two Test matches and three ODIs. Many expected South Africa to win easily. However, Bangladesh made them work hard in the first Test.

Cricinfo noted that Shahadat "bowled at a lively pace and with tremendous control." This helped Bangladesh get ahead in the first part of the game. He took his best ever figures of 6 wickets for only 27 runs. Even though he took three more wickets later, South Africa still won by five wickets. Bangladesh lost the second match by a large margin. Shahadat took 3 wickets for 107 runs in that game.

In January 2009, Shahadat was not chosen for the national team. The chief selector, Rafiqul Alam, said Shahadat was too expensive. This meant he gave away too many runs. He had given away 6.63 runs per over in 18 ODI matches in 2008. The selector believed he would get better by playing in domestic cricket.

Touring the West Indies

In July–August 2009, Bangladesh toured the West Indies. Shahadat was part of the 15-player team. Bangladesh won the first Test match. This was their first win against the West Indies. It was also their first Test win away from home. It was only their second Test win ever.

The West Indies team was very new. Many of their main players were not available. This was because of a disagreement about pay. Seven West Indies players played their first Test match in this game. The team captain was Floyd Reifer, who had not played a Test in ten years. Shahadat was fined a small part of his match fee. This was for appealing too much, along with two other Bangladeshi players.

Bangladesh went on to win the second Test match. This meant they won their first series away from home. Shahadat played in both Test matches. He took three wickets with an average of 42.66.

Facing India and England

Shahadat played again when Bangladesh hosted India for two Tests in January 2010. Before the first match, Indian batsman Virender Sehwag said Bangladesh's bowlers were ordinary. This made the Bangladesh team angry.

India was bowled out for 234 runs in their first turn at bat. Shahadat took 5 wickets for 71 runs. This was the third time he had taken five wickets in a Test innings. Captain Shakib Al Hasan said that Shahadat "can bowl much better than this." He added that getting wickets was good for Shahadat's confidence. Bangladesh could not keep up their good start and lost the series 2–0. Shahadat was the second-highest wicket-taker for his team. But after taking five wickets early, he only got two more.

Bangladesh toured England in May 2010. They played two Tests and three ODIs. Shahadat played in the first Test at Lord's. He was one of three Bangladeshi players still on the team five years after their first tour of England. This time, Shahadat took five wickets for 98 runs. He became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to have his name added to the Lord's honours board. England won the series 2–0. Shahadat took one wicket in the second Test. He finished as his team's second-highest wicket-taker with six wickets.

Asian Games Gold Medal

Shahadat was part of the 13-player Bangladesh team for the 2010 Asian Games. This event took place in late November. They played against Afghanistan in the final. Bangladesh won by five wickets. This secured the country's first gold medal at the Asian Games.

Domestic Success and Return to International Cricket

The Dhaka Division team won the One-Day National Cricket League in November 2010. All the matches were played in three weeks. Shahadat took ten wickets in six matches. His best performance was 4 wickets for 39 runs in the final. This helped his team win against Barisal Division.

Shahadat was not chosen for Bangladesh's team for the 2011 World Cup. Younger fast bowlers like Shafiul Islam and Rubel Hossain had taken his spot. A broken toe stopped him from playing in Bangladesh's tour of Zimbabwe in July and August 2011. This series was important because it marked Zimbabwe's return to Test cricket. It was also Bangladesh's first Test match in over 14 months.

National captain Shakib Al Hasan said Shahadat's absence was a "huge loss." He called Shahadat "our best Test bowler for quite a while." Shahadat returned to play in the Bangladesh Cricket Board Cup in September. He took six wickets in four games for Bangladesh A. Shahadat was called back to the Test team in October to play against the West Indies. He also played in both of Bangladesh's Tests against Pakistan in December.

Bangladesh Premier League

The Bangladesh Cricket Board started the six-team Bangladesh Premier League in 2012. This was a Twenty20 tournament held in February. Teams bought players in an auction. Shahadat was bought by the Khulna Royal Bengals for $30,000.

When Bangladesh hosted the 2012 Asia Cup, Shahadat was in the team. He played his first ODI since February 2010. He gave away more runs than any other bowler in the tournament. His four wickets cost an average of 62.00 runs each. When the BCB announced its player contracts in April, Shahadat's was not renewed.

In October 2018, he was chosen for the Dhaka Dynamites team. This was after the draft for the 2018–19 Bangladesh Premier League.

Shahadat's Bowling Style

Shahadat Hossain is known for his height and strong playing style. In 2005, his former coach Dav Whatmore said he was the fastest bowler in the Bangladesh team. By 2010, his bowling speed usually did not go over 80 miles per hour.

He has a smooth run-up before bowling. His deliveries come in at an angle and with good speed. He is known for hitting batsmen with his bouncer. He has hit international players like Mathew Sinclair and Ricky Ponting during his career.

Another bowler, Mashrafe Mortaza, has criticized Shahadat's bowling. He said Shahadat gave away too many runs. Shahadat has said his favorite bowlers are Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Steve Harmison, and Brett Lee. All of these are also fast bowlers.