Mahmudullah

Mahmudullah Riyad
Mahmudullah at training session in 2018
Personal information
Full name Mahmudullah Riyad
Born (1986-02-04) 4 February 1986
Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Batting Right-handed
Bowling Right-arm off break
Role Batting All-rounder
Relations Jannatul Kawsar Mishti (wife) (m.2011)
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 55) 9 July 2009 v West Indies
Last Test 12 July 2018 v West Indies
ODI debut (cap 84) 25 July 2007 v Sri Lanka
Last ODI 28 September 2018 v India
ODI shirt no. 30
T20I debut (cap 13) 1 September 2007 v Kenya
Last T20I 5 August 2018 v West Indies
T20I shirt no. 30
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2004/05-present Dhaka Division
2012–2013 Chittagong Kings
2012 Basnahira Cricket Dundee
2015 Barisal Bulls
2016–present Khulna Titans
2017–present Quetta Gladiators
2017 Jamaica Tallawahs
2018–present St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI T20I FC
Matches 36 141 58 91
Runs scored 1,809 3194 810 5,026
Batting average 35.15 39.91 37.25 33.73
100s/50s 1/14 3/20 0/3 8/27
Top score 115 128* 64* 152
Balls bowled 3027 3,109 559 8,211
Wickets 39 70 22 131
Bowling average 33.71 31.41 32.45 34.85
5 wickets in innings 1 0 0 3
10 wickets in match 0 n/a n/a 1
Best bowling 5/51 3/4 2/5 7/94
Catches/stumpings 33/1 48/– 22/– 86/1
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 28 September 2018

Mohammad Mahmudullah Riyad (Bengali: মোহাম্মদ মাহমুদুল্লাহ রিয়াদ; born 4 February 1986), commonly known as Mahmudullah, is a Bangladeshi cricketer and the current Test and T20I vice-captain. He has played First-class and List A cricket for Dhaka Division and has represented Bangladesh in all forms of the game. An all-rounder, he is a lower or middle-order batsman as well as an off spin bowler. He is the first Bangladeshi to score a World Cup hundred.[1]

Domestic career

In the 2008/09 Bangladeshi domestic season Mahmudullah finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the competition with 710 runs at an average of 54.61 and was subsequently recalled to the ODI squad to face Zimbabwe in three ODIs and a tri-series with Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.[2] Mahmudullah made his Test debut on 9 July 2009 against the West Indies. He performed poorly with the bat, but obtained the best test bowling figures in a match by a Bangladeshi on debut, with an eight-wicket haul, including a five wicket haul in the second innings.[3] This played a major role in Bangladesh's second Test win, and the first on foreign soil. He is now a regular member in the squad.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board founded the six-team Bangladesh Premier League in 2012, a twenty20 tournament to be held in February that year.[4] An auction was held for teams to buy players,[5] and Mahmadullah was bought by the Chittagong Kings for $110,000.[6]

For the 2017 Pakistan Super League, Mahmudullah contracted by Quetta Gladiators, The 2017 PSL edition is scheduled to begin from February 9.[7]

Mahmudullah Riyad is the highest-paid cricketer in Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2017–18, Mahmudullah was the first pick in the player by choice draft for the Dhaka Premier League. He was acquired by Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club.[8][9]

International career

Debut years

Mahmudullah was called up for Bangladesh's ODI squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka in Bangladesh's tour of the country in July 2007. He made his debut on the tour, in the third ODI, where he was Bangladesh's second highest scorer (with 36) and also took 2 wickets, in a match Sri Lanka won by 39 runs.[10] He went on to be picked for Bangladesh's squads for a Quadrangular Series in Kenya in 2007 and the 2007 Twenty20 World Championship.[11][12] in 2009 he made his test match debut against Westindies and took a five wicket hall making him the third player from Bangladesh to take a five wicket hall in test debut at that time.

As permanent member

Although Mahmudullah scored a Test century batting at number 8 against New Zealand, the selection committee preferred not to promote him up the order due to a perceived weakness against fast bowling, despite the number four spot having no permanent occupant.[13] He was included in Bangladesh's 15-man squad for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.[14] On 20 September 2011, Mahmudullah was named Bangladesh's vice-captain, taking over from Tamim Iqbal after the previous captain and deputy were sacked.[15] When West Indies toured in October, Mahmudullah missed all the fixtures with a viral fever.[16] He recovered in time to rejoin the squad to face Pakistan in three ODIs in November.[17] Mahmudullah scored 56 runs and bowled in just one match, taking three wicket from seven deliveries.[18][19]

Memorable 2015 World Cup

On 9 March 2015, in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, against England, he scored the first century by a Bangladeshi batsman in World Cup history.[20] Bangladesh went on to win the match and went through to the quarterfinals.[21] In the next match, on 13 March, he scored another World Cup century, this time against New Zealand, although New Zealand won by 3 wickets. In six matches in the World Cup, he scored 365 runs at an average of 73.00.[22]

2017 ICC Champions Trophy

Mahmudullah scored a century against New Zealand in a crucial virtual Quarterfinals for the semi-final berth.In that same match he along with Shakib Al Hasan set the record for the highest 5th wicket partnership in ICC Champions Trophy history with 224-run partnership and also the highest partnership for any wicket for Bangladesh.[23][24]

Captaincy

In January 2018, during the Bangladesh Tri-series final against Sri Lanka, permanent Test captain Shakib injured his left little finger which resulted in bruising and swelling and ruled out from the Test series against Sri Lanka. With that Mahmudullah was named as the captain for the Test team.[25] On 31 January 2018, he became the tenth player to lead Bangladesh in Tests.[26][27] Shakib Al Hasan was also ruled out of the first T20I, with Mahmudullah once again named as captain in his place.[28] Under his captaincy, Bangladesh recorded their highest total in T20Is (193/5), but finally lost the match for Sri Lanka in Tri-nation Series in Bangladesh.[29] In the next match against Sri Lanka in Nidahas Trophy, Bangladesh scored 200 runs for the first time when they chased down 214 to win the game.[30] On 16 March, Mahmudullah scored an unbeaten 43 runs and made Bangladesh qualified for the Nidahas trophy final by hitting a six in the last decisive over to reach the target 160 runs for victory against Sri Lanka in the semi-final match.[31]

In April 2018, he was one of ten cricketers to be awarded a central contract by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ahead of the 2018 season.[32]

Brand endorsement

Mahmudullah was signed up with Mymensingh cricket club by sports agency Imago Sports Management after the 2015 Cricket World Cup. Since 2015, Imago Sports Management has been managing Mahmudullah. HeidelbergCement Bangladesh Limited, a global cement company, has recently endorsed Mahmudullah Riyad, first Bangladeshi to score a century in the World Cup, for its product Scan Cement.[33] Mahmudullah Riyad is the first Bangladeshi centurion in World Cup who signed a contract with HeidelbergCement Bangladesh Limited. Next one year Mahmudullah Riyad will be featured on Scan Cement billboard, TVC and other promotional activities. Beside that, Mahmudullah tag with Helio (Mobile Handset Brand) for their social media content and Raw Nation (bat sponsor).[34][35] As of February 2017 Mahmudullah Riyad has endorsement deals with Cheer Up, a beverage brand of PRAN.[36]

USAID’s Goodwill Ambassador for youth and development in Bangladesh

Mahmudullah will work with United States Agency for International Development to engage thousands of young people via social media and public service announcements on the importance of youth empowerment in Bangladesh, and the need to increase education and nutrition, and reduce gender-based violence.[37][38]

Personal life

On 25 June 2011, Mahmudullah married Sweety. a relative of Mondi (who is the wife of Bangladesh ex-captain Mushfiqur Rahim). On 3 June 2012, he became the father of a son.[39]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Mahmudullah hits Bangladesh's first World Cup century". Daily Mail. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "Shahadat and Kayes dropped for ODIs". ESPNcricinfo. 7 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
  3. ↑ "1st Test: West Indies v Bangladesh at Kingstown, Jul 9–13, 2009". espncricinfo. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
  4. ↑ Engineer, Tariq (28 December 2011), Bangladesh Premier League to begin on February 9, Cricinfo, retrieved 2012-01-20
  5. ↑ Isam, Mohammad (19 January 2012), Afridi and Gayle fetch highest BPL prices, Cricinfo, retrieved 2012-01-20
  6. ↑ Bangladesh Premier League: players standing after auction (PDF), Cricinfo, retrieved 2012-01-20
  7. ↑ "Brad Hodge opts out of PSL, Quetta Gladiators name Mahmudullah as replacement". 28 January 2017.
  8. ↑ "Mahmudullah first Icon player picked in DPL draft".
  9. ↑ Maksud (17 March 2017). "Abahani signs Mahmudullah for DPL-2017 – BDCricTime".
  10. ↑ "3rd ODI: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh at Colombo (RPS)". 25 July 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
  11. ↑ "Twenty20 Quadrangular (in Kenya), 2007/08 – Bangladesh Squad". 25 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
  12. ↑ "ICC World Twenty20, 2007/08 – Bangladesh Squad". ESPNcricinfo. 9 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
  13. ↑ Isam, Mohammad (12 July 2011), Plenty to ponder for Bangladesh selectors, ESPNcricinfo, retrieved 2011-07-12
  14. ↑ Mashrafe Mortaza not in World Cup squad, ESPNcricinfo, 19 January 2011, retrieved 2011-02-04
  15. ↑ Mushfiqur Rahim named Bangladesh captain, Cricinfo, 20 September 2011, retrieved 2011-09-20
  16. ↑ Razzak dropped for West Indies Tests; Shafiul injured, ESPNricinfo, 18 October 2011, retrieved 2011-10-18
  17. ↑ Ashraful recalled for Pakistan Tests, Cricinfo, 7 December 2011, retrieved 2011-12-14
  18. ↑ Records / Pakistan in Bangladesh ODI Series, 2011/12 / Most runs, Cricinfo, retrieved 2011-12-14
  19. ↑ Records / Pakistan in Bangladesh ODI Series, 2011/12 / Most wickets, Cricinfo, retrieved 2011-12-14
  20. ↑ "Mahmudullah scores first World Cup century for Bangladesh during tie against England in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Pool A match at Adelaide". Cricket Country. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  21. ↑ Mahmudullah, Rubel knock England out, Cricinfo, 9 March 2015, retrieved 2015-03-09
  22. ↑ "Batting and fielding for Bangladesh, World Cup 2014–15". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  23. ↑ "Cricket Records | Records | ICC Champions Trophy (ICC KnockOut) | Highest partnerships by wicket | ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  24. ↑ {"Champions Trophy 2017: Ban vs NZ - Turning Point - Shakib, Mahmudullah Partnership". News 18.com. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  25. ↑ "Finger injury rules Shakib out of first Sri Lanka Test". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  26. ↑ "In-form Sri Lanka look to upset hosts Bangladesh". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  27. ↑ "Didn't want it this way but excited: Mahmudullah". BDCrictime. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  28. ↑ "Nazmul Hossain Apu replaces Shakib Al Hasan in squad for first T20I". Sport24. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  29. ↑ "Kusal Mendis, Thisara Perera overpower Bangladesh". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  30. ↑ "Mushfiqur pulls off record Bangladesh chase". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  31. ↑ "Mahmudullah takes Bangladesh to Nidahas Trophy final after dramatic win". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  32. ↑ "BCB cuts contracts list for 2018 to ten". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  33. ↑ The Daily Star, Published on 13 April 2015, http://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-favourites-says-riyad-77101/
  34. ↑ Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh Limited has endorsed Mahmudullah Riyad, The Independent, http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254651:ryad-wants-to-start-afresh-against-pakistan&catid=154:sports-cricket&Itemid=138
  35. ↑ "The business of sports – Dhaka Tribune". www.dhakatribune.com.
  36. ↑ "Mahmudullah becomes Cheer Up brand ambassador".
  37. ↑ https://bd.usembassy.gov/usaid-announces-national-cricket-player-mahmudullah-riyad-goodwill-ambassador/
  38. ↑ http://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/cricket/2017/11/20/usaid-announces-mahmudullah-goodwill-ambassador/
  39. ↑ "Mahmudullah Riyad with his new bride", The Daily Star, 26 June 2011, retrieved 2011-07-25
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