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The cricket world is filled with a wealth of hidden gems. You can find many veterans whose names got imprinted in the hearts of fans all over the world. At the same time, you should find new and emerging talents making new records and reshaping the game. However, some players have a different kind of story attached to their name. They essentially play a dual role in their lives. Ebadot Hossain is one such cricketer. Let’s get more information about this fantastic player.
He is a right-arm fast bowler who represents Bangladesh in all forms of cricket. After making amazing impressions in bowling in domestic cricket, Ebadot Hossain was quickly selected for the national team. Soon, he became one of the key bowlers for the side. His speed and skills set him apart from other bowlers. Besides being a cricketer, Hossain is also a soldier of the Bangladesh Air Force. His association with the army earns him extra respect from the cricketing fraternity.
Even though the cricketer hasn’t played too much cricket, he has some amazing innings to his name. The cricketer made his debut in 2019 and has been a consistent member since then. He has played 20 test matches for Bangladesh until now. In 31 innings of those tests, Ebadot Hossain took 42 wickets at an average of 47.1. His best bowling figures are 6 for 46.
Ebadot Hossain has picked 4 wickets twice and 5 wickets once. His economy stands at 3.58 runs per over. The bowler has marked his appearance in only 12 ODIs. Yet, he managed to grab 22 wickets at an average of 22.9. He picked four wickets twice, and his best bowling figures are 4 for 42. The cricketer hasn’t played too many T20s. In 4 matches that he bowled, Hossain picked up 7 wickets at an average of 20.0. His best bowling figures stand at 3 for 51.
One of the most enchanting things is to see bowlers celebrating their wickets. Whenever a bowler bags a wicket, he demonstrates his celebration in a unique style. Some bowlers show aggression, whereas others showcase a funny way after getting a batsman out. Sheldon Cottrel’s (a West Indian bowler), grand salute is one such celebration. The reason for his gesture is that Cottrel was a part of the armed forces in the past.
This point holds in the case of Ebadot Hossain too. He is a permanent member of the Air Force in Bangladesh. An army man usually salutes for celebrating anything. The habit persists even in personal lives. Many army personnel show such gestures in celebrations. This is the reason why Hossain celebrates every wicket with a salute.
Ebadot recently finished with 7 wickets in a match. In the process, he became the first Bangladeshi player to pick 5 wickets in just 8 overs in a test match. After this wonderful achievement, Ebadot Hossain credited his coach Ottis Gibson. The coach worked with him and helped the bowler find flaws in his arm action. He also helped Ebadot increase his speed and ensured swing in his bowling. According to the bowler, Ottis Gibson is the best at what he does. He has crafted his bowling skills which helped him taste success in the early phase of his career.
Ebadot Hossain has a long way to cover in cricket as he has played only a few matches in international cricket. Despite this fact, he is quickly becoming popular all over the world due to his speed and swing. Not to forget, his salute celebration after picking every wicket has become the talking point of discussion among fans. Let’s see how far the bowler goes on the cricketing horizon.
FAQs
What is Hossain’s nickname?
His associates call him Sylhet Rocket.
How old is Ebadot Hossain?
The cricketer is only 29 years of age.
What other games does Hossain love?
The bowler likes to play volleyball.
