Mominul Haque Biography: Age, Family, Career, Stats, Records and Bangladesh Cricket

Mominul Haque is a Bangladeshi international cricketer best known for his left-handed batting, outstanding Test-match temperament and important contributions to Bangladesh’s rise in red-ball cricket. Born in Cox’s Bazar on 29 September 1991, he developed into one of Bangladesh’s most accomplished Test batters after progressing through domestic and age-group cricket. His career includes a memorable 181 against New Zealand in 2013, two centuries in a single Test against Sri Lanka in 2018, and a period as Bangladesh’s Test captain from 2019 to 2022. An occasional slow left-arm orthodox bowler, Mominul has also represented Bangladesh in ODI and T20I cricket. His career is particularly significant for his sustained involvement in Test cricket and his experience balancing individual performance with the responsibilities of international leadership. ICC+2

Mominul Haque Career Stats

FormatCareerMatchesInningsRunsHSBat Avg50s100sWicketsBBIBowl Avg
TESTCareer source 2013– 65 121 4,265 181 38.42 — — 10 3/4 53.10
ODIReconciled source snapshot 2012–2018 28 26 557 60 22.28 3 0 7 2/13 27.14
T20IReconciled source snapshot 2012–2014 6 4 60 26* 20.00 0 0 0 0/14 —
T20Recorded matches only 2012–2026 73 64 1,318 91 22.34 7 0 4 — 14.25

This compact table is rendered directly from the shared per-format source selection; recorded-only rows are explicitly labelled. Detailed opponent, venue, year and dismissal analysis remains on the full stats page.

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Mominul Haque Quick Facts

DetailInformation
Full nameMominul Haque
Date of birth29 September 1991
Age35 years as of 29 October 2026
BirthplaceCox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
ProfessionInternational cricketer
Primary roleTop-order batter
Batting styleLeft-handed
Bowling styleSlow left-arm orthodox
Test debut8 March 2013 against Sri Lanka
ODI debut30 November 2012 against West Indies
T20I debut10 December 2012 against West Indies
Highest Test score181 against New Zealand
Former leadership roleBangladesh Test captain
Test captaincy period2019–2022
International statusActive in Test cricket as of October 2026
Notable achievementScored centuries in both innings of a Test against Sri Lanka in 2018

The profile and career dates are supported by the ICC player profile and published match records. ICC+2

Mominul Haque’s Early Life, Birthplace and Cricket Development

Mominul Haque was born in Cox’s Bazar, a coastal city in southeastern Bangladesh, on 29 September 1991. His early development eventually took him from domestic cricket into Bangladesh’s national setup, where his strongest opportunities came in the longer format.

His route is important because Mominul became more closely associated with Test cricket than with the shorter international formats. His left-handed batting, ability to occupy the crease and experience against different bowling attacks helped establish him as a specialist red-ball option.

From domestic cricket to Bangladesh’s national setup

The ICC’s player biography records that Mominul made his first-class debut for Dhaka Division in 2008. He subsequently represented Bangladesh at youth level, including the country’s squad for the 2010 Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand. These experiences gave him exposure to competitive cricket before his senior international debut. ICC+1

His early development can be summarized as follows:

  • 2008: First-class cricket with Dhaka Division.
  • 2009: Emerged as a leading run-scorer in a series against Zimbabwe Under-19, according to the ICC’s biographical account.
  • 2010: Part of Bangladesh’s Under-19 World Cup squad in New Zealand.
  • 2012: Entered senior international cricket in ODI and T20I formats.
  • 2013: Made his Test debut and scored his first Test century.

These milestones show how his career progressed from domestic and youth cricket to senior international competition.

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Mominul Haque’s Family, Wife and Personal Life

Mominul has spoken publicly about the importance of family support during difficult periods of his career. In an interview published by Prothom Alo, he explained that his family, wife and coach Mohammad Salahuddin were particularly supportive when he struggled with his form and mental pressure during his time as Bangladesh’s Test captain. Prothom Alo+1

What is known about Mominul Haque’s family?

The most useful confirmed personal-life information concerns the support he received during his cricketing setbacks.

  • Wife and family: Mominul has publicly acknowledged his wife and family as sources of support during a difficult period in his career.
  • Coach and mentor: Mohammad Salahuddin was an important source of personal and cricketing support, according to Mominul’s interview.
  • Parents and siblings: Reliable, sufficiently corroborated public details about their names and occupations have not been established in the sources used for this article.
  • Children and wider family: No additional details are included without dependable confirmation.

His comments offer a direct account of how the demands of captaincy affected him. They are more informative than unsupported celebrity-biography claims about his private life.

Mominul Haque’s Education, Height and Cricket Training

Mominul’s professional development is better documented through cricket records than through detailed school or university histories.

Profile detailResearch finding
BirthplaceCox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Primary sporting developmentDomestic and Bangladesh age-group cricket
First-class debut2008, for Dhaka Division
Under-19 experienceBangladesh’s 2010 Under-19 World Cup squad
HeightA commonly reported figure is approximately 1.61 m, but a dependable primary confirmation was not established
School or universityNot reliably confirmed
First coachA complete, independently verified early-coaching chronology was not established
Important later mentorMohammad Salahuddin

The ICC confirms Mominul’s early first-class and Under-19 background, while his own comments in Prothom Alo support Salahuddin’s later mentoring role. ICC+1

His physical height is sometimes included in secondary profile pages, but it should not be treated as an officially verified measurement without a stronger source.

Mominul Haque’s Domestic and Youth Cricket Career

Domestic cricket gave Mominul the foundation for his international career. His first-class debut for Dhaka Division in 2008 preceded his senior international appearances by approximately four years. He also developed through Bangladesh’s Under-19 pathway, including the 2010 World Cup squad. ICC+1

Domestic teams and development

Mominul’s recorded team associations include:

  • Dhaka Division
  • Chattogram Division
  • Bangladesh A
  • Bangladesh Under-19
  • Bangladesh Academy and other representative sides
  • Barisal Burners
  • Sylhet Royals
  • Sylhet Super Stars
  • Rajshahi Kings
  • Dhaka Platoon
  • Comilla Victorians
  • Rangpur Riders
  • Fortune Barishal
  • Sylhet Titans

These associations span representative, domestic and franchise cricket. They should not all be interpreted as evidence of the same type of participation: a team appearing in a player’s database may indicate a squad or competition association rather than a particular number of match appearances. Cricbuzz+2

Important domestic milestones

Year or periodMilestone
2008First-class debut for Dhaka Division
2009Notable run-scoring against Zimbabwe Under-19
2010Bangladesh Under-19 World Cup squad
2012Senior ODI and T20I debuts
2013Test debut and first Test century
2017Strong List A season; a secondary statistical profile credits him with 584 runs in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League
2018First-class high score of 258, listed in a secondary career-statistics database

The 2017 and 2018 figures are useful leads for deeper domestic analysis, but detailed match-by-match confirmation should be completed against the relevant official scorecards before treating every competition-specific statistic as definitive. IPL+1

Mominul Haque’s International Cricket Career

Mominul made his senior international debut in 2012 and entered Test cricket in March 2013. Although he played all three major international formats, his career has been defined principally by Test cricket. His strongest statistical contribution has come in the longer format, where he has accumulated thousands of runs and multiple centuries. Cricket Australia+2

International debut timeline

FormatDebut dateOppositionVenue
ODI30 November 2012West IndiesSheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna
T20I10 December 2012West IndiesShere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Test8 March 2013Sri LankaGalle International Stadium, Galle

The debut dates and venues are listed in cricket profile records. ICC+1

Mominul Haque’s Test career

Test cricket is the central chapter of Mominul’s career. His batting has included long innings against quality international attacks, and his record includes centuries in Bangladesh, overseas tours and matches played during his captaincy.

The ICC’s profile identifies him as a left-handed batter who also bowls slow left-arm orthodox. This combination gives him a secondary bowling option, although his primary international role has been batting. ICC+1

For readers seeking the detailed innings record, averages and bowling figures, the dedicated Test statistics section is available through the site’s player-statistics integration:

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Mominul Haque’s ODI career

Mominul made his ODI debut against West Indies in November 2012. His ODI career has been much smaller than his Test career, and he did not establish the same long-term position in Bangladesh’s one-day side.

His ODI career includes a highest score of 60. Published career summaries list 557 ODI runs, with three half-centuries and no ODI centuries in the senior international format. NDTV Sports+1

For the full innings-by-innings record:

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Mominul Haque’s T20I career

Mominul’s T20I career was limited to six matches. He made his debut against West Indies in December 2012 and scored 60 runs in four batting innings, with a highest score of 26 not out. His T20I strike rate is listed at 120 in published career summaries. NDTV Sports+1

His limited T20I involvement helps explain why his reputation rests more on Test batting than on international white-ball cricket.

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First-class and List A records

Mominul’s domestic and international experience also appears across First-Class and List A cricket. Published statistical profiles list a first-class highest score of 258 and a List A highest score of 182. These are important records for readers interested in his wider batting career beyond international Tests. NDTV Sports+1

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Mominul Haque’s Greatest Test Innings: 181 Against New Zealand

Mominul’s 181 against New Zealand in October 2013 was one of the defining innings of his early international career. It was his maiden Test century and helped Bangladesh respond to New Zealand’s first-innings total of 469 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The Guardian+2

Match snapshot: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 2013

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181

274 balls · 27 fours

Bangladesh first innings

501

All out

Opposition: New Zealand

Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

Dates: 9–13 October 2013

Result: Match drawn

New Zealand had scored 469 in its first innings. Bangladesh initially found itself under pressure at 8 for 2, but Mominul’s resistance transformed the innings. He resumed on 77 not out on the third day and moved past his century with a confident display of stroke play.

He eventually scored 181 from 274 deliveries, including 27 fours. Bangladesh made 501, taking a first-innings lead rather than following on. The match ended in a draw, while Sohag Gazi received Player of the Match recognition for his century and six wickets. The Guardian+2

The significance of the innings extended beyond the score. Mominul demonstrated that he could build a long Test innings under pressure, a skill that became central to his reputation in Bangladesh cricket.

Mominul Haque’s Record 176 and 105 Against Sri Lanka in 2018

In January 2018, Mominul produced another major performance against Sri Lanka at Chattogram. In the first Test, he scored 176 from 214 balls in Bangladesh’s first innings and followed it with 105 in the second innings. He became the first Bangladeshi batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. Cricbuzz+1

Match snapshot

DetailFirst inningsSecond innings
Runs176105
Balls214Not stated here
Fours16Not stated here
Sixes1Not stated here
VenueZahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, ChattogramSame Test
OppositionSri LankaSri Lanka

Mominul’s 176 was made at a strike rate of 82.24, an attacking tempo for a substantial Test innings. His second century made the match particularly notable because he demonstrated that the first-innings success was not a one-off contribution. He was named Player of the Match. Cricbuzz+1

This performance remains one of the clearest examples of his ability to combine concentration with scoring intent in Test cricket.

Mominul Haque’s Test Captaincy: 2019–2022

Mominul became Bangladesh’s Test captain in October 2019, following the suspension of Shakib Al Hasan. His appointment placed him in a demanding position: he had to lead a team still developing its Test consistency while maintaining his own batting standards.

His captaincy included several historic results, most notably Bangladesh’s first Test victory in New Zealand in January 2022. However, a prolonged decline in his batting form also became a major part of the story, eventually leading him to step down in May 2022. Wikipedia+2

Major moments during his captaincy

PeriodEventSignificance
October 2019Appointed Test captainTook over the leadership role after Shakib’s suspension
February 2020Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by an innings and 106 runsMominul scored 132 in the victory
April 2021Scored 127 against Sri LankaHis first Test century outside Bangladesh
July 2021Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by 220 runsAnother Test victory under his leadership
January 2022Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by eight wicketsA landmark away Test win
May 2022Stepped down as Test captainChose to concentrate on his batting

The milestones are recorded in the historical account of his captaincy and contemporary reporting. Wikipedia+1

The New Zealand victory in 2022

Bangladesh’s eight-wicket victory at Mount Maunganui was a defining result for the national team. It was Bangladesh’s first Test win against New Zealand and its first Test victory in New Zealand after years of unsuccessful tours.

The achievement was especially important in the context of Mominul’s leadership. His team showed that Bangladesh could compete successfully in challenging overseas conditions, rather than relying primarily on home performances.

Mominul’s own batting during the period was inconsistent, however, and the contrast between the team’s landmark result and his personal difficulties became an important theme in his later reflections. Wikipedia+1

Why Mominul resigned as captain

On 31 May 2022, Mominul announced his decision to relinquish the captaincy after discussing the matter with Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan.

He said he had not contributed sufficiently in recent series and believed another player should take responsibility. He also explained that he wanted to focus on his batting rather than continue under the combined pressure of poor personal form and disappointing team results. The Daily Star+1

In a later interview with Prothom Alo, Mominul described the mental strain he had experienced while trying to fulfil his ambitions as captain. He credited his family, wife and coach Mohammad Salahuddin with supporting him during that period. Prothom Alo+1

His resignation was therefore not simply a change in team leadership. It marked a decision to separate his personal batting recovery from the additional demands of captaincy.

Mominul Haque’s Career Statistics and Records

Mominul’s international record is dominated by Test cricket. Career profiles updated in 2026 list him with more than 5,200 Test runs, alongside a substantial record of centuries and half-centuries. His shorter-format international totals are much smaller. NDTV Sports+1

International batting summary

The following figures reflect the career summaries available during the October 2026 research period. Test figures are reported separately from ODI and T20I figures to avoid blending different formats.

FormatMatchesRunsHighest score100s50s
Test805,2191811328
ODI285576003
T20I66026*00

Source: published career statistics in the ICC-linked player ecosystem and secondary cricket-statistics profiles. Career totals should be rechecked against the latest official scorecards before publication because database updates may differ in timing. NDTV Sports+1

Important records and milestones

  • 181 against New Zealand: His highest Test score and maiden Test century.
  • 176 and 105 against Sri Lanka: Centuries in both innings of a Test in January 2018.
  • 132 against Zimbabwe: A major innings during his first Test victory as captain in February 2020.
  • 127 against Sri Lanka: His first Test century outside Bangladesh, in April 2021.
  • 258 in first-class cricket: A high score listed in a secondary career-statistics profile.
  • 182 in List A cricket: A high score listed in the same broader statistical ecosystem. The Guardian+4

These achievements illustrate the difference between Mominul’s international and domestic records. His international profile is most closely associated with sustained Test batting, while his first-class and List A records show that his wider career has also included substantial domestic run-scoring.

Mominul Haque’s Playing Style and Strengths

Mominul is a left-handed top-order batter whose career has been built primarily around red-ball cricket. His highest-profile innings show an ability to remain at the crease for long periods, build partnerships and continue scoring after reaching a century.

Three features stand out from the documented performances.

1. Patience in Test cricket

His 181 against New Zealand came from 274 deliveries. Rather than being a brief attacking innings, it was a prolonged effort that helped Bangladesh recover from an early collapse and pass the opposition’s first-innings total. The Guardian+1

2. Ability to convert starts into major scores

His twin centuries against Sri Lanka in 2018 showed that he could sustain his concentration across two innings in the same Test. That achievement remains a defining part of his international profile. Cricbuzz+1

3. A secondary bowling option

Mominul bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin. His primary role is batting, but the bowling skill gives Bangladesh an additional option when conditions or match situations permit. ICC+1

A detailed technical assessment of his footwork, preferred scoring areas and performance against individual bowling types would require ball-by-ball analysis and specialist commentary. Those details should not be inferred solely from his aggregate statistics.

Mominul Haque’s Franchise Cricket, IPL and Other Leagues

Mominul has played in Bangladesh’s domestic T20 and franchise competitions. His recorded team associations include Barisal Burners, Sylhet Royals, Sylhet Super Stars, Rajshahi Kings, Dhaka Platoon, Comilla Victorians, Rangpur Riders, Fortune Barishal and Sylhet Titans. Cricbuzz+2

Has Mominul Haque played in the IPL?

The sources consulted for this biography did not establish a confirmed Indian Premier League appearance or a verified IPL contract. His presence in an IPL-related player profile or statistics page is not, by itself, proof that he was signed by a franchise or played a match.

Accordingly, no IPL team, auction price or IPL season total is attributed to him here.

Domestic T20 cricket

His domestic T20 career is separate from his T20I career. Playing in a franchise competition does not automatically mean a player has represented Bangladesh in international T20 cricket, and the two statistical records should not be combined.

For Mominul, the available team listings establish participation across multiple domestic competitions, but a complete season-by-season franchise table would require verification of individual scorecards, signing announcements and actual appearances. Cricbuzz+1

Mominul Haque’s Current Status in 2026

Career status at a glance

Research date: 29 October 2026

International cricket

Mominul remains active in Test cricket. His latest recorded Test in the sources consulted was against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on 9 October 2026.

Recent Test appearances

His 2026 record includes matches against Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Australia and Afghanistan.

Primary role

An experienced left-handed batter whose international career remains most closely associated with Tests.

The ICC player profile lists his international career as extending into 2026. Recent match listings record appearances against Australia in August and Afghanistan in October. ICC+2

Recent Test performances

DateOppositionReported batting scores
8 May 2026Pakistan91 and 56
16 May 2026Pakistan22 and 30
28 June 2026Zimbabwe60 and 13
13 August 2026Australia49 and 30*
22 August 2026Australia9 and 0
9 October 2026Afghanistan39 and 7

These entries are from published match-by-match listings, not a claim that the table covers every international appearance. Cricbuzz+1

The figures show that Mominul continued to receive opportunities in Bangladesh’s Test side during 2026. They also demonstrate why his current profile should be described as an active international career rather than a completed or retired one.

Mominul Haque’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements

No dependable, independently verified estimate of Mominul Haque’s total net worth was established in the sources consulted for this biography.

His cricket earnings may include national-board payments, match fees, domestic contracts and franchise participation, but those categories cannot be added together responsibly without verified contract terms and payment disclosures.

Similarly, equipment use or the appearance of a brand in team materials does not establish an individual endorsement agreement.

For that reason:

  • Net worth: No reliable public total established.
  • Annual salary: No fully verified current total established.
  • Central contract: A current individual contract value was not independently confirmed here.
  • Franchise earnings: Historical team associations do not prove the exact amount paid.
  • Endorsements and equipment deals: No individual commercial agreement is included without a dependable announcement or disclosure.

Readers should be cautious about celebrity-profile websites that publish precise wealth figures without explaining the underlying evidence.

Mominul Haque’s Awards, Controversies and Public Profile

Mominul’s clearest documented recognition comes from his match performances and leadership achievements rather than from a long list of independently verified individual awards.

His 176 and 105 against Sri Lanka earned him Player of the Match recognition in the first Test of the 2018 series. His 181 against New Zealand was another major career milestone, although Sohag Gazi, not Mominul, received Player of the Match in that drawn Test. Cricbuzz+1

The distinction matters because a notable innings and a match award are not the same thing.

The sources consulted also did not establish a major verified legal controversy or disciplinary sanction that needs a dedicated section in this biography. This should not be interpreted as proof that every possible historical allegation has been exhaustively ruled out.

Mominul Haque Career Timeline

YearCareer development
1991Born in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
2008Made his first-class debut for Dhaka Division
2009Recorded notable youth-cricket performances against Zimbabwe Under-19
2010Included in Bangladesh’s Under-19 World Cup squad
2012Made his ODI and T20I debuts
2013Made his Test debut and scored 181 against New Zealand
2018Scored 176 and 105 against Sri Lanka in one Test
2019Appointed Bangladesh’s Test captain
2020Scored 132 against Zimbabwe in a Test victory
2021Scored 127 against Sri Lanka away from home
2022Led Bangladesh to a historic Test victory in New Zealand and subsequently stepped down as captain
2026Continued playing Test cricket for Bangladesh

The timeline combines the principal documented milestones rather than every domestic appearance or team association. ICC+3

Frequently Asked Questions About Mominul Haque

How old is Mominul Haque?

Mominul Haque was born on 29 September 1991. He was 35 years old on 29 October 2026. Cricket Australia+1

What is Mominul Haque’s highest Test score?

His highest Test score is 181, made against New Zealand in Chattogram in October 2013. He scored the runs from 274 balls, hitting 27 fours. The Guardian+1

Who is Mominul Haque’s wife?

Mominul has publicly referred to his wife when discussing the support he received during a difficult period in his career. A dependable source confirming all relevant personal details was not established for this article, so further information is not added. Prothom Alo+1

Who was Mominul Haque’s coach and mentor?

Mohammad Salahuddin is a coach whom Mominul has publicly credited with supporting him during a difficult period. The available interview evidence establishes this later mentoring relationship, not necessarily a complete account of his earliest coaching history. Prothom Alo+1

Was Mominul Haque the captain of Bangladesh?

Yes. He captained Bangladesh in Test cricket from 2019 to 2022. His tenure included victories over Zimbabwe and New Zealand. He stepped down in May 2022 to focus on his batting. Wikipedia+1

How many Test centuries has Mominul Haque scored?

The career-statistics profile consulted for this biography lists 13 Test centuries and 28 fifties, alongside 5,219 runs in 80 matches. These figures should be checked against the latest official scorecards before publication. NDTV Sports+1

What is Mominul Haque’s highest first-class score?

A published career-statistics profile lists 258 as his highest first-class score. The precise match details should be confirmed against the original scorecard before using the figure in a detailed domestic-record article. IPL+1

Has Mominul Haque played in the IPL?

The research completed for this article did not verify an IPL appearance or contract. An IPL team or auction price should not be attributed to him without an official announcement or confirmed match record.

What is Mominul Haque’s net worth?

No dependable, independently verified estimate of his total net worth was established in the sources consulted. His earnings should not be calculated from assumed match fees or unverified salary websites.

Is Mominul Haque retired?

No. The latest records consulted show him playing Test cricket for Bangladesh in October 2026. He should be described as an active Test cricketer, not as retired. ICC+1

CONCLUSION

Mominul Haque’s career is best understood through the demands of Test batting. His 181 against New Zealand announced his ability to produce long innings, while his twin centuries against Sri Lanka demonstrated that he could repeat that level of performance within a single match.

His time as captain added another dimension to his career. The New Zealand victory in 2022 was a major team achievement, but the pressure of leadership also coincided with a difficult personal batting period. His decision to resign and concentrate on his game provides an important part of the context behind his career.

As of October 2026, Mominul remains an active Bangladesh Test batter. His record, particularly in the longer format, makes him a significant figure in the country’s modern Test history.

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