Afif Hossain
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Afif Hossain |
| Born | 22 September 1999 Khulna, Bangladesh |
| Nickname | Dhrubo |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off break |
| Role | Opening batsman |
Source: Cricinfo | |
Domestic career
At 17 years and 72 days, he entered Bangladesh cricket's consciousness when he became the youngest to take a T20 five-for on his debut on 3 December 2016 for Rajshahi Kings in the BPL 2016 . Playing in the closing stages of the league phase, he ran through Chittagong Vikings with his 5 for 21, including the wicket of Chris Gayle.[1]
Under-19 career
He was the vice-captain of the Bangladesh U-19 side for the 2016 Asia Cup.[2]
Personal Life
He was a student of the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan, Bangladesh's biggest sports institute, that has also produced the likes of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim. He is known as a big-hitter at the U-19 level, and coaches find him similar to Tamim Iqbal.
References
- ^ "Bangladesh Premier League, 40th Match: Chittagong Vikings v Rajshahi Kings at Dhaka, Dec 3, 2016". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "Bangladesh squad named for U-19 Asia Cup". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 13 November 2016.