Sabbir Rahman

 

 Sabbir Rahman

Sabbir Rahman is a Bangladeshi cricketer known for his aggressive batting style and ability to play crucial knocks in limited-overs cricket. Here is an overview of his career and achievements:

Basic Information

• Full Name: Mohammad Sabbir Rahman
• Date of Birth: November 22, 1991
• Place of Birth: Rajshahi, Bangladesh
• Batting Style: Right-handed
• Bowling Style: Right-arm leg-break
• Role: Middle-order batter, occasional bowler

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Domestic Career

Sabbir Rahman represents Rajshahi Division in domestic cricket and has also played in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) for various franchises, including:

• Sylhet Strikers
• Rajshahi Kings
• Comilla Victorians

In the BPL, he is known for his quick scoring and finishing abilities, contributing to his reputation as a T20 specialist.

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International Career

Sabbir made his international debut in 2014 and has played in all three formats for Bangladesh.

ODI Debut: November 21, 2014, vs Zimbabwe

• Notable Achievement: Played several impactful innings in the middle order, particularly in pressure situations.
• Known for rotating the strike and accelerating the scoring rate.

T20I Debut: February 14, 2014, vs Sri Lanka

• Recognized for his aggressive approach and ability to play innovative shots in T20s.
• Played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's success in T20 tournaments, including the Asia Cup 2016, where he was the team's top run-scorer.

Test Debut: October 20, 2016, vs England

• Sabbir's Test career has been limited due to his preference and skills aligning more with white-ball cricket.

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Key Strengths

• An attacking batsman capable of finishing games.
• Agile fielder with a good presence in the field.
• Handy part-time leg-break bowler.

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Challenges and Controversies

Sabbir’s career has been marked by several disciplinary issues, including fines and suspensions due to on-field and off-field behavior. These have affected his consistency in maintaining a spot in the national team.

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Recent Updates

While Sabbir Rahman has faced stiff competition from younger players, he remains a valuable asset in domestic cricket and continues to feature in the BPL.

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