Rubel Hossain: News

Rubel Hossain is a professional cricket player from Bangladesh who made his international debut for Bangladesh in January 2009. The right-handed batsman was born on January 1, 1990, in Khulna. Hossain has played 27 Test matches, 104 ODIs, and 28 T20 matches in his cricket career. He is considered the fastest bowler in the history of Bangladesh. Because of his slight slingy action, he is compared to former Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga. Hossain is also well known for his innovative technique of delivery called ‘Butterfly.’ In 2007, Hossain made his first-class debut for the Chittagong division against the Khulna division. After delivering outstanding performances in the National Cricket League, he was selected to play for the Under-19 team of Bangladesh. Following this, he represented his country at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2004. In 2009, Hossain made his international debut in an ODI for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka. He was named as one of the two reserve players in Bangladesh’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021.