Al Sahariar

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Al Sahariar Rokon
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Personal information
Born (1978-04-23) April 23, 1978 (age 46)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLeg-break
International information
National side
Test debut(cap  2)10 November 2000 v  India
Last Test18 July 2003 v  Australia
ODI debut(cap  44)16 March 1999 v  Pakistan
Last ODI3 August 2003 v  Australia
ODI shirt no.33 (previously 1)
Career statistics
Competition Tests ODIs FC
Matches152968
Runs scored6833743596
Batting average 22.7613.3529.96
100s/50s0/40/24/24
Top score7162*128*
Balls bowled––416
Wickets ––3
Bowling average ––90.66
5 wickets in innings ––0
10 wickets in match––0
Best bowling––1/46
Catches/stumpings 10/–7/–41/–
Source: Cricinfo, 16 June 2020
Personal details
SpousePinky Mahjabin (m. 2000)
ChildrenSameer Al Sahariar
Naisa Simran Sahariar

Mohammad Al-Sahariar (born April 23, 1978), also known as Al-Sahariar Rokon and Al Sahariar, is a Bangladeshi Test and one-day cricketer. [1]

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Al Sahariar scored Bangladesh's first first-class century with 102 against New Zealand In their third match in the New Zealand Shell Conference in 1997–98. [2] Two years before Bangladesh began playing domestic first-class cricket. [3] He was one of the original eleven Bangladeshi Test cricketers, playing in Bangladesh's inaugural Test against India in November 2000. [4] He didn't have much of an international career due to Bangladesh's early stages in regular international tournaments, but did reasonably well in domestic cricket. [3] Al Sahariar played 15 Tests, but patchy form led to his exclusion from the team to tour the West Indies in 2003; he played no further Tests or One-day internationals.

Al Sahariar, widely known as "Rokon" was a powerful hitter of the ball and an immensely gifted batsman. But like most of the young Bangladeshi players at the time, he was a bit uncertain at that stage – which ball to play and which to let go – because on Bangladesh wicket you are just playing everything. [5] By nature he possessed some quality shots in his pocket, which gave the distinction. Often he was seen smashing the ball all around when his teammates were struggling in dealing with the same kind of delivery. [5]

Al Sahariar consistently garnered praise for his excellence in shorter formats, but it was his standout performances in the realm of first-class cricket that earned him a coveted position in the Bangladesh playing XI for their historic inaugural Test against India in November 2000. Despite an unremarkable debut in the Test arena, Al Sahariar made a strong comeback in subsequent match against Zimbabwe, marking his first half-century in Test cricket. Noteworthy is the fact that is middle-order batsman from Bangladesh eventually went on to secure four Test centuries, all achieved in second innings, with a significant three of them taking place in Test matches held overseas. [6]

Sahariar left an indelible mark on domestic cricket, demonstrating his prowess while representing both Abahani and Mohammedan Sporting Club. A product of renowned sports institute BKSP, he honed his cricketing skills in various age-group teams before catching the attention of selectors in 1993 for a BCB Eleven, showcasing his adeptness at legspin bowling. Despite his appearances in representative teams globally, it wasn't until six years later that he finally earned his ODI Debut. The opportunity came during an impromptu ODI clash between Bangladesh and Pakistan, hastily arranged on the unusual final day of the Asian Test Championships' final at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in March 1999. This delay in his ODI initiation adds a distinctive chapter to Sahariar's cricket journey, emphasizing his domestic triumphs and the eventual breakthrough on the international stage. [3]

Later in his life he moved to New Zealand and represented Hawke's Bay in the Hawke Cup. He returned to Bangladesh to play for Cricket Coaching School in the Dhaka Premier Division limited-overs competition in 2011–12. [7] Al Sahariar moved into New Zealand with his wife (Pinky Mahjabin), [8] three-year-old son (Sameer Al Sahariar), [8] and was expecting a daughter to join their family later that year (Naisa Simran Sahariar). [9]

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  2. ↑ "Southern Conference v Bangladesh 1997–98". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "Al Sahariar Profile - Cricket Player Bangladesh | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  4. ↑ "Bangladesh v India 2000–01". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Al-Sahariar wants to play five full days". ESPN.com. 2001-08-14. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  6. ↑ "Al Sahariar Profile - ICC Ranking, Age, Career Info & Stats". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  7. ↑ "Miscellaneous matches played by Al Sahariar". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  8. 1 2 "Al Sahariar Rokon's Official Facebook". Facebook.
  9. ↑ "OLD FOES: Mohammad Al-Sahariar Rokon and Paul Chandler will want the Gifford Devine Bat, complete with smiles, when the dust settles tomorrow afternoon". PressReader. Hawke's Bay Today. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
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