Full name Mohammad Rafique
Born September 5, 1970, Dhaka
Current age 50 years 140 days
Major teams Bangladesh, Asia XI, Dhaka Division, Dhaka Warriors, Sylhet Division
Playing role Allrounder
Batting style Left-hand bat
Bowling style Slow left-arm orthodox
Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tests | 33 | 63 | 6 | 1059 | 111 | 18.57 | 1630 | 64.96 | 1 | 4 | 110 | 34 | 7 | 0 |
ODIs | 125 | 106 | 17 | 1191 | 77 | 13.38 | 1663 | 71.61 | 0 | 2 | 110 | 29 | 28 | 0 |
T20Is | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13.00 | 5 | 260.00 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First-class | 62 | 108 | 11 | 1748 | 111 | 18.02 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 0 | ||||
List A | 164 | 138 | 20 | 1551 | 77 | 13.14 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 0 | ||||
T20s | 7 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 13 | 7.33 | 16 | 137.50 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tests | 33 | 48 | 8744 | 4076 | 100 | 6/77 | 9/160 | 40.76 | 2.79 | 87.4 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
ODIs | 125 | 124 | 6414 | 4739 | 125 | 5/47 | 5/47 | 37.91 | 4.43 | 51.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
T20Is | 1 | 1 | 24 | 22 | 1 | 1/22 | 1/22 | 22.00 | 5.50 | 24.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First-class | 62 | 16304 | 6640 | 237 | 7/52 | 28.01 | 2.44 | 68.7 | 12 | 2 | |||
List A | 164 | 8430 | 5861 | 184 | 5/16 | 5/16 | 31.85 | 4.17 | 45.8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
T20s | 7 | 7 | 147 | 114 | 11 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 10.36 | 4.65 | 13.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Test debut | Bangladesh v India at Dhaka, Nov 10-13, 2000 scorecard |
Last Test | Bangladesh v South Africa at Chattogram, Feb 29-Mar 3, 2008 scorecard |
Test statistics | |
ODI debut | Bangladesh v India at Sharjah, Apr 5, 1995 scorecard |
Last ODI | Africa XI v Asia XI at Chennai, Jun 10, 2007 scorecard |
ODI statistics | |
Only T20I | Bangladesh v Zimbabwe at Khulna, Nov 28, 2006 scorecard |
T20I statistics | |
First-class debut | 2000/01 |
Last First-class | Bangladesh v South Africa at Chattogram, Feb 29-Mar 3, 2008 scorecard |
List A debut | 1994/95 |
Last List A | Dhaka Division v Rajshahi Division at Dhaka, Jan 8, 2008 scorecard |
T20s debut | Bangladesh v Zimbabwe at Khulna, Nov 28, 2006 scorecard |
Last T20s | Dhaka Division v Rajshahi Division at Dhaka, Apr 19, 2010 scorecard |
Bat & Bowl | Team | Opposition | Ground | Match Date | Scorecard |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/22, 1 | BCB Red | v BCB Green | Dhaka | 26 Mar 2016 | Other T20 |
0/21 | Jewel XI | v Mushtaque XI | Dhaka | 16 Dec 2015 | Other T20 |
1/18, 7 | Dhaka Div | v Rajshahi Div | Dhaka | 19 Apr 2010 | T20 |
2/6 | Dhaka Div | v Rajshahi Div | Dhaka | 17 Apr 2010 | T20 |
0, 1/27 | Dhaka Div | v Chittagong D | Dhaka | 16 Apr 2010 | T20 |
2/7 | Dhaka Div | v Khulna Div | Dhaka | 15 Apr 2010 | T20 |
2*, 4/7 | Dhaka Div | v Sylhet Div | Savar (2) | 13 Apr 2010 | T20 |
0/27 | Dhaka Div | v Barisal Div | Dhaka | 12 Apr 2010 | T20 |
1/30, 16 | ICL Bdesh | v ICL India XI | Ahmedabad | 25 Nov 2008 | Other T20 |
3/20, 20 | ICL Bdesh | v ICL World XI | Ahmedabad | 23 Nov 2008 | Other T20 |
An accurate, rhythmical slow left-armer, Rafique played in Bangladesh's inaugural Test in November 2000, and was far from outclassed, producing his side's most economical figures. His career hit the rocks shortly afterwards, when his bowling action was reported as suspect, but he bounced back in May 2003, with 6 for 77 against South Africa at Dhaka. It was the best bowling performance by a Bangladeshi in 19 Tests at the time - and only their third five-wicket haul - and it spurred Rafique on to greater things. Later in 2003 he was the leading wicket-taker in the series against England. He can bat a bit too, usually employing the long handle. His 77 at Hyderabad in May 1998 was instrumental in Bangladesh's victory over Kenya - surprisingly, their first in seven attempts - while in May 2004 he carved an astonishing 111 from No. 9 to help secure a precious first-innings lead against West Indies in St Lucia. His 5 for 65 helped Bangladesh win their first Test, against Zimbabwe at Chittagong early in 2005, and he also played a vital role in turning around the one-day series that followed. He was named Bangladesh's Cricketer of the Year for 2004-05, and survived a public training-ground argument with coach Dav Whatmore to play a role in the national side past his 36th birthday. Nine wickets as Bangladesh almost upset Australia at Fatullah in April 2006 edged him towards a notable double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests. Against Zimbabwe in November, Rafique became the first Bangladesh player to complete that double in one-day internationals. He reluctantly announced his retirement in 2008 after being looked over for selection in to the one-day side. However he went off in style by becoming the first Bangladesh bowler to take 100 Test wickets in his final match against South Africa in Chittagong. Post-retirement, he decided to take another shot at competitive cricket by joining the ICL in 2008. He was subsequently handed a 10-year ban by the BCB but he quit the league the following year.
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