Rubel Hossain
234 matches · 14 Jan 2009 to 19 Jan 2025
- Full name
- Mohammad Rubel Hossain
- Born
- 1 Jan 1990, Bagerhat District
- Age
- 36 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right arm fast
Mohammad Rubel Hossain (Bengali: মোহাম্মদ রুবেল হোসেন born 1 January 1990) is a Bangladeshi cricketer. Rubel made his international debut in January 2009 aged only 19. He has the highest bowling average of any pace bowler to have bowled at least 2,000 deliveries in Test cricket. He is a quick bowler with a slingy action similar to Lasith Malinga's. Hossain announced his retirement from Test cricket on 19 September 2022 and international cricket on 16 April 2026.
Text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive) · CC BY-SA 4.0.
Rubel Hossain: career summary
Rubel Hossain is a bowler from Bangladesh, born on 1 Jan 1990 in Bagerhat District. Rubel Hossain has played 234 matches on CricInto's records, from 14 Jan 2009 to 19 Jan 2025, for Khulna Tigers, Sylhet Strikers, Minister Group Dhaka, Bangladesh, Chattogram Challengers, Dhaka Dynamites, Rangpur Riders, Sylhet Super Stars and Chittagong Kings.
In ODIs (95 matches, 2009–2021): 112 runs in 45 innings at an average of 4.67 and a strike rate of 50.00 (highest score 15*); 122 wickets at an average of 33.43 and an economy rate of 5.71 (best 6/26).
In the Bangladesh Premier League (84 matches, 2013–2025): 66 runs in 23 innings at an average of 6.00 and a strike rate of 95.65 (highest score 12); 106 wickets at an average of 21.58 and an economy rate of 8.03 (best 4/23).
In Tests (27 matches, 2009–2020): 265 runs in 47 innings at an average of 9.46 and a strike rate of 43.95 (highest score 45*); 36 wickets at an average of 76.78 and an economy rate of 3.93 (best 5/166).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 27 | 47 | 19 | 265 | 45* | 9.46 | 603 | 43.95 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| ODI | 95 | 45 | 21 | 112 | 15* | 4.67 | 224 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 9 |
| T20I | 26 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 8* | 5.00 | 35 | 57.14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 84 | 23 | 12 | 66 | 12 | 6.00 | 69 | 95.65 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| IT20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 27 | 44 | 703.5 | 2764 | 36 | 5/166 | 76.78 | 3.93 | 117.31 | 0 | 1 |
| ODI | 95 | 93 | 713.4 | 4078 | 122 | 6/26 | 33.43 | 5.71 | 35.10 | 7 | 1 |
| T20I | 26 | 25 | 88.4 | 842 | 26 | 3/31 | 32.38 | 9.50 | 20.46 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 84 | 84 | 285 | 2288 | 106 | 4/23 | 21.58 | 8.03 | 16.13 | 4 | 0 |
| IT20 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 1 | 1/35 | 35.00 | 8.75 | 24.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2025 | KT vs DR Bangladesh Premier League | DNB | 0/30 (2) |
| 23 Feb 2024 | KT vs SS Bangladesh Premier League | 6* (10) | 0/21 (2) |
| 14 Feb 2024 | KT vs CV Bangladesh Premier League | 0* (0) | 0/15 (1) |
| 9 Feb 2024 | KT vs SS Bangladesh Premier League | DNB | 0/36 (2) |
| 16 Feb 2023 | SS vs CV Bangladesh Premier League | DNB | 2/39 (4) |
| 14 Feb 2023 | SS vs RR Bangladesh Premier League | DNB | 2/42 (4) |
| 12 Feb 2023 | SS vs CV Bangladesh Premier League | 0* (1) | 3/33 (3.4) |
| 8 Feb 2023 | SS vs KT Bangladesh Premier League | DNB | 2/24 (4) |
| 4 Feb 2023 | SS vs RR Bangladesh Premier League | DNB | 0/29 (3) |
| 30 Jan 2023 | SS vs KT Bangladesh Premier League | DNB | 4/37 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Rubel Hossain scored in ODIs?
Rubel Hossain has scored 112 runs in ODIs, at an average of 4.67.
How many wickets has Rubel Hossain taken in ODIs?
Rubel Hossain has taken 122 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 6/26.
How many runs has Rubel Hossain scored in the Bangladesh Premier League?
Rubel Hossain has scored 66 runs in the Bangladesh Premier League, at an average of 6.00.
How many wickets has Rubel Hossain taken in the Bangladesh Premier League?
Rubel Hossain has taken 106 wickets in the Bangladesh Premier League, with best figures of 4/23.
How many runs has Rubel Hossain scored in Tests?
Rubel Hossain has scored 265 runs in Tests, at an average of 9.46.
How many wickets has Rubel Hossain taken in Tests?
Rubel Hossain has taken 36 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 5/166.
What is Rubel Hossain's highest score?
Rubel Hossain's highest score is 45*, in Tests (not out).
How old is Rubel Hossain?
Rubel Hossain was born on 1 Jan 1990 in Bagerhat District, and is 36 years old.
Which teams has Rubel Hossain played for?
Khulna Tigers (2024–2025), Sylhet Strikers (2023), Minister Group Dhaka (2022), Bangladesh (2009–2021), Chattogram Challengers (2019–2020), Dhaka Dynamites (2019), Rangpur Riders (2016–2017), Sylhet Super Stars (2015) and Chittagong Kings (2013).