- Full Name: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Date of Birth: October 25, 1997
- Birthplace: Khulna, Bangladesh
- Role: All-rounder
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm off-break
Mehidy Hasan Miraz is one of the most well-known young Bangladeshi players. Good all-rounder abilities make him recognized all over the world. Mehidy started his game during his teenage years and very soon was touted a skilled off-spinner and a dependable batsman in the lower order. His role in international cricket has made him an important player for Bangladesh in all formats, especially in Tests and ODIs.
He also turned out to be a successful international player, displaying great bowling performances, establishing good partnerships, and turning out to be reliable in all key situations.
Early Life and Domestic Career
Born in Khulna, Bangladesh, Mehidy liked cricket as a boy. He became promising for local competition and consequently got himself into the Under-19 Bangladesh team. He captained the Bangladesh team at the ICC Under-19 World Cup of 2016, which showed his skills as a leader and received notice about his bowling.
Domestic Career Achievements
In local cricket, Mehidy has always assisted the teams as both a bat and bowl player. Playing for Khulna Division, Khulna Titans, and Chattogram Challengers, he has played local Bangladeshi tournaments. His great local match performances eventually saw him joining the senior national cricket team of Bangladesh.
International Career
Debut Test and Breakthrough (2016)
Mehidy played his first Test match against England in October 2016. He hardly took time to prove his potential by taking 6 wickets in the second innings of his first game as well. Bangladesh won that match and he was awarded Man of the Match. He finished the series with 19 wickets, the most for any bowler, and established himself in the Test team.
Key Test Performances:-
- Against England (2016): 6/77 in his first match.
- Against West Indies (2018): Took 12 wickets in one match, a career-best.
- Bangladesh are quite good on home pitches, especially where the opposition is strong and at home.
ODI Career and All-Round Contribution
Mehidy Hasan first played in an ODI in 2017. He was initially more of a bowler but soon gained proficiency at the bat as well. The important knocks that have come down the line have done Bangladesh a world of good, especially in close matches. In ODIs, his offspin has saved Bangladesh runs, especially during the middle overs.
Important ODI Performances:-
- His bowling in the Asia Cup in 2018 helped Bangladesh reach the final.
- In 2022, he scored match-winning 81* against India and was seen growing as a strong batsman who can perform under pressure.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz T20I career
Mehidy Hasan is particularly famous for his play in Tests and ODIs; however, he has also represented Bangladesh with T20I matches. He can utilize his skills for the T20 games as well, and he generally supports the side by picking wickets and scoring valuable runs towards the end of the batting order. Though not the most natural performer in the format, he does spin the ball, produces partnerships with lower-order batsmen, and hence can be an adaptable option.
Key Skills and Playing Style
- Bowling: Mehidy Hasan bowls with his right hand, whereby he can twist and turn the ball to make it bounce. He is one of the tight bowlers; thus, he bowls in tight areas most regularly. His ability to pressure batsmen also makes him important in Test as well as ODI cricket games.
- Batting: Mehidy has emerged as a really good all-rounder. From the bowler who could bat a bit, he has proven himself now to be not just a good batsman but a solid all-round performer who could provide essential runs at crucial stages. He marshaled well when he batted 81* against India and saw Bangladesh home in an ODI.
- Fielding: Aside from batting and bowling, Mehidy is a sharp fielder with quick reflexes. He often cuts off runs from reaching the outfield and assists in strengthening Bangladesh’s fielding.
Career Statistics (As of 2024)
|
Format |
Matches | Runs | Batting Average | 100s/50s | Wickets | Bowling Average |
Best Bowling |
|
Test |
39 | 1500+ | 20.00 | 0/10 | 150+ | 32.00 |
7/58 |
|
ODI |
70 | 1200+ | 24.00 | 0/4 | 85+ | 29.00 |
4/25 |
| T20I | 20 | 300+ | 18.00 | 0/0 | 15+ | 30.00 |
3/10 |
Huge Victories and Achievements
He was nominated for the ICC Emerging Player Of The Year in his very first season.
- 2018 Asia Cup: An important bowler for Bangladesh, helping them reach the final.
- Man of the Match in his debut series (2016): For his exemplary bowling against England.
- Career best test wickets 12 (2018): His 12-wicket haul against West Indies is one of the best performances by a Bangladeshi spinner.
Future Plans and Impact
Mehidy Hasan is one of the stars in Bangladesh’s future and will surely shine bright in all formats. He has steadied Bangladesh’s bowling team and made their batting stronger with his consistent performances. Over time, Mehidy will grow to take a vital role in Bangladesh’s success in international tournaments and continue to evolve as a top all-rounder. Mehidy Hasan Miraz works hard for Bangladesh cricket and raises the hopes of cricket in the country. He wants to do well and motivate young players. As he learns more, he’ll be one of Bangladesh’s top players using his fantastic talent with strength and a strong impact in international cricket.
Mehidy Hasan Social Media Profiles
- Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMehidyMiraz
- Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/officialmiraz
- Twitter:- https://x.com/officialmiraz
- wikipedia:- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehidy_Hasan_Miraz
