Mehidy Hasan Miraz – Bangladesh Cricketer Biography

Mehidy Hasan Miraz is a Bangladeshi international cricketer, bowling all-rounder and captain of Bangladesh’s ODI team. Known for his right-arm off-spin, disciplined bowling and increasingly valuable batting, he has become one of Bangladesh’s most important all-format cricketers.

He first attracted international attention as captain of Bangladesh’s Under-19 team at the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he won Player of the Tournament. Later that year, he made his Test debut against England and immediately established himself as a promising international spinner.

His career is particularly notable for his contributions in Test cricket, match-winning performances in ODIs and development into a genuine batting all-rounder.

Mehedi Hasan Miraz Career Stats

Format	Career	Matches	Innings	Runs	HS	Bat Avg	50s	100s	Wickets	BBI	Bowl Avg
TESTRecorded matches only	2016–2026	57	102	2,225	104	24.18	10	2	218	—	32.12
ODIRecorded matches only	2017–2026	108	79	1,408	100	20.71	3	1	114	—	36.53
T20IRecorded matches only	2017–2025	31	28	410	46	17.08	0	0	17	—	36.88
T20Recorded matches only	2016–2026	123	103	1,676	87	18.02	6	0	93	—	27.45

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1. Mehidy Hasan Miraz – Player Profile

Category	Details
Full name	Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Common name	Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Date of birth	25 October 1997
Age	29 years
Birthplace	Khulna, Bangladesh
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Batting style	Right-handed
Bowling style	Right-arm off-break
Playing role	Bowling all-rounder
International team	Bangladesh
Test debut	20 October 2016 vs England
ODI debut	25 March 2017 vs Sri Lanka
T20I debut	6 April 2017 vs Sri Lanka
Jersey number	53 (limited-overs profile)
Major achievement	2016 Under-19 World Cup Player of the Tournament

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2. Early Life and Childhood

Mehidy Hasan Miraz was born on 25 October 1997 in Khulna, Bangladesh. He developed an interest in cricket at a young age and began playing the sport during his childhood.

Growing up in Khulna, he worked on his cricket skills through local coaching and age-group competitions. His early development was particularly important in shaping his off-spin bowling and all-round abilities.

He attended Kashipur Cricket Academy, where he received early cricket training. Coach Sheikh Salahuddin played an important role in identifying his potential and helping him develop as an off-spinner.

Miraz progressed through Bangladesh’s age-group cricket structure, representing the country at Under-17 and Under-19 levels. His performances eventually established him as one of the most promising young cricketers in Bangladesh.

3. Under-19 Cricket Career

The 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup was a major turning point in Miraz’s career.

Bangladesh appointed him captain of their Under-19 team for the tournament, which was held in Bangladesh. Under his leadership, the team reached the semi-finals for the first time in the country’s Under-19 World Cup history.

2016 Under-19 World Cup performance

Achievement	Performance
Matches	6
Runs	242
Wickets	12
Award	Player of the Tournament
Team result	Semi-finalists

Bangladesh lost their semi-final against West Indies but defeated Sri Lanka in the third-place playoff to finish third.

Miraz’s all-round performances made him one of the tournament’s standout players. Winning Player of the Tournament was an important achievement and helped him attract attention from Bangladesh’s national selectors.

He became one of the most promising young prospects in Bangladesh cricket.

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4. Domestic Cricket Career

Miraz began developing his professional career through Bangladesh’s domestic cricket competitions.

Khulna Division

Khulna Division provided an important platform for his development. He made his first-class debut on 16 February 2015 against Rajshahi Division.

His domestic performances demonstrated his ability to contribute with both bat and ball.

Rajshahi Kings

Miraz joined Rajshahi Kings for the Bangladesh Premier League. This gave him an opportunity to develop his skills in professional franchise cricket and compete alongside experienced international players.

Khulna Tigers

He also represented Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League. Playing for a franchise connected to his home region added another important chapter to his domestic career.

Other domestic and franchise teams

His career has included appearances for:

• Bangladesh Cricket Board XI
• Bangladesh A
• Khulna Division
• Rajshahi Kings
• Khulna Tigers
• Chattogram Challengers
• Fortune Barishal
• Sylhet Titans
• Lahore Qalandars
• Guyana Amazon Warriors
• Galle Gallants
• Trinbago Knight Riders

His participation in different domestic and international franchise competitions has helped broaden his experience as an all-rounder.

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5. International Cricket Career

Miraz entered international cricket in 2016 after his impressive Under-19 World Cup campaign. His Test debut against England became the beginning of a successful international career.

Test debut against England – 2016

Miraz made his Test debut on 20 October 2016 against England in Chattogram.

He produced an outstanding performance in his first Test series, taking 19 wickets across two matches. His ability to trouble experienced English batters established him as an important part of Bangladesh’s bowling attack.

Bangladesh also secured a historic victory in the second Test in Dhaka, winning by 108 runs to level the series 1–1.

ODI debut – 2017

He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on 25 March 2017 at Dambulla.

Initially recognised mainly for his bowling, Miraz gradually developed into a more dependable lower-order batter. His ability to control the middle overs and contribute useful runs made him increasingly valuable in Bangladesh’s ODI setup.

T20I debut – 2017

Miraz made his T20 International debut against Sri Lanka on 6 April 2017.

Although his greatest international impact has come in Test and ODI cricket, he has also contributed to Bangladesh’s T20I team as a spin-bowling all-rounder.

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6. Major Career Performances and Memorable Matches

First Test century against West Indies – 2021

Miraz scored his maiden Test century against West Indies in February 2021 in Chattogram.

He made 103 runs, demonstrating that he could contribute more than just wickets. The innings was an important milestone in his development as a batting all-rounder.

Maiden ODI century against India – 2022

One of the most memorable moments of Miraz’s career came against India in December 2022.

During the second ODI in Dhaka, Bangladesh found themselves in a difficult position while chasing India’s total. Miraz produced an outstanding innings of 100 not out from 83 balls.

He shared a match-winning partnership with Mustafizur Rahman and helped Bangladesh secure a dramatic five-run victory.

This innings established his reputation as a capable finisher in ODI cricket.

Historic century against Afghanistan – 2023

Miraz produced another outstanding batting performance during the 2023 Asia Cup.

Against Afghanistan in Lahore on 3 September 2023, he scored 112 not out from 119 deliveries.

He shared an important opening partnership with Najmul Hossain Shanto, helping Bangladesh post a competitive total.

Bangladesh eventually won the match by 89 runs. Miraz’s century demonstrated his growing ability to play substantial innings under pressure.

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Test century and five-wicket achievement – 2025

In April 2025, Miraz delivered one of the most remarkable all-round performances of his career against Zimbabwe.

He scored 104 runs in the first innings and subsequently took five wickets in an innings, becoming part of an exclusive group of cricketers to achieve a Test century and five-wicket haul in the same match.

The performance underlined his value as a genuine all-rounder rather than simply a specialist spinner.

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Historic Test victory against Australia – 2026

Another significant chapter came during Bangladesh’s 2026 Test tour of Australia.

Miraz contributed with both bat and ball as Bangladesh achieved a historic maiden Test victory in Australia.

His performance in the series further demonstrated his importance to Bangladesh’s red-ball cricket.

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7. Captaincy Career

Miraz’s leadership qualities developed through his experience in Bangladesh’s age-group teams and domestic competitions.

His first major international leadership achievement came when he captained Bangladesh at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup.

Bangladesh ODI captain

On 12 June 2025, the Bangladesh Cricket Board appointed Miraz as the national ODI captain, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto.

He officially began his full-time captaincy tenure in the series against Sri Lanka in July 2025.

During his leadership, Bangladesh secured several important ODI series victories, including home series against West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and New Zealand.

However, his captaincy ended on 29 July 2026 when the BCB appointed Litton Das as the new ODI captain.

According to the ICC, Miraz’s ODI captaincy record stood at 10 wins and nine defeats from 20 matches.

He subsequently remained an important member of Bangladesh’s leadership group and continued playing international cricket.

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8. Playing Style and Cricketing Strengths

Mehidy Hasan Miraz is primarily a bowling all-rounder. His ability to contribute in different areas makes him a valuable player in all formats.

Bowling ability

His main strength is right-arm off-spin bowling.

Important characteristics include:

• Consistent line and length.
• Excellent control in the middle overs.
• Ability to extract turn from helpful surfaces.
• Effective use of flight and changes of pace.
• Patience in long Test innings.
• Ability to create pressure and force batting mistakes.

He is particularly effective in Asian conditions, where spin bowling plays an important role.

Batting ability

Miraz is a right-handed batter who has developed considerably throughout his international career.

His batting strengths include:

• Strong defensive technique.
• Ability to build partnerships.
• Useful lower-order contributions.
• Increasing confidence against pace bowling.
• Ability to score centuries in difficult situations.
• Experience finishing ODI run chases.

His centuries against India and Afghanistan are excellent examples of his batting development.

Fielding

Miraz is also a useful fielder who contributes through his athleticism and ability to support the team in different positions.

9. Career Statistics

Updated through 21 October 2026

The following figures are from Cricbuzz’s international career statistics. Figures can change after subsequent matches.

International batting statistics

Format	Matches	Runs	Highest	Average	100s	50s
Test	62	2,399	104	24.23	2	11
ODI	126	1,891	112*	23.64	2	7
T20I	34	418	46	16.72	0	0

International bowling statistics

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best bowling	Average	Economy
Test	62	230	7/58	31.70	3.05
ODI	126	132	4/25	36.55	4.69
T20I	34	18	4/12	37.06	8.55

Source: Cricbuzz player statistics. Figures are a dated snapshot, not career-ending totals.

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10. Major Records and Achievements

Miraz has achieved several important milestones in international cricket.

1. Player of the Tournament at the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
2. Bangladesh’s first Under-19 World Cup semi-final appearance as captain.
3. 19 wickets in his first two Test matches against England.
4. Two Test centuries.
5. Two ODI centuries.
6. Scored an unbeaten ODI century against India in 2022.
7. Scored an unbeaten ODI century against Afghanistan in 2023.
8. Achieved a Test century and five-wicket haul against Zimbabwe in 2025.
9. Became one of Bangladesh’s leading all-format wicket-takers.
10. Appointed Bangladesh ODI captain in June 2025.
11. Helped Bangladesh achieve a historic maiden Test victory in Australia in 2026.

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11. Awards and Honours

Award or honour	Year
ICC Under-19 World Cup Player of the Tournament	2016
Wisden Men’s ODI Team of the Year	2022
ICC Men’s Player of the Month	April 2025
Bangladesh ODI captaincy appointment	2025

Miraz’s recognition reflects his development from an outstanding junior cricketer into an established international all-rounder.

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12. Personal Life and Family

Mehidy Hasan Miraz was born and raised in Khulna, Bangladesh.

He married Rabeya Akter Priti in March 2019. His marriage attracted media attention because it took place shortly after the Christchurch mosque attacks in New Zealand, an incident that deeply affected members of the Bangladesh cricket team.

Miraz has generally maintained a relatively private personal life, with his professional cricket career remaining the main focus of public attention.

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13. Net Worth, Salary and Income

There is no sufficiently verified public financial disclosure establishing Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s exact net worth.

His professional income sources include:

• Bangladesh Cricket Board contracts.
• International match fees.
• Bangladesh Premier League contracts.
• Domestic cricket participation.
• Overseas franchise cricket.
• Commercial endorsements and sponsorships, where applicable.

Editorial note: Avoid publishing an exact net-worth figure or annual salary without reliable financial documentation. Estimates on celebrity websites are not independently verified.

14. Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s Importance to Bangladesh Cricket

Miraz represents an important generation of Bangladesh cricketers who have helped strengthen the country’s international competitiveness.

His career has developed through several stages:

• An impressive junior international career.
• An immediate impact in Test cricket.
• Development into a dependable ODI all-rounder.
• Important match-winning batting performances.
• Leadership responsibility as national ODI captain.
• Continued contributions to Bangladesh’s Test and ODI teams.

His greatest value comes from his ability to provide Bangladesh with a specialist-quality spin option while also strengthening the batting order.

15. Mehidy Hasan Miraz vs Other Bangladesh All-Rounders

Miraz belongs to a generation of Bangladesh players who have contributed significantly with both bat and ball.

Player	Main strength	Bowling style
Mehidy Hasan Miraz	Spin-bowling all-rounder	Right-arm off-spin
Shakib Al Hasan	Batting and spin all-rounder	Left-arm orthodox
Mahmudullah	Batting all-rounder	Right-arm off-spin
Mohammad Rafique	Spin-bowling all-rounder	Left-arm orthodox

Miraz’s particular strength is his ability to bowl long spells in Test cricket while providing valuable lower-order batting contributions.

16. Current Status and Future Prospects

As of November 2026, Mehidy Hasan Miraz remains an active Bangladesh international cricketer.

His ODI captaincy ended in July 2026 when Litton Das replaced him. Miraz continues to be an important part of Bangladesh’s international setup.

His recent performances, including his contributions during Bangladesh’s historic Test victory in Australia, demonstrate that he remains a significant player.

Looking ahead, his priorities include:

• Maintaining consistency in Test cricket.
• Improving his ODI batting average.
• Continuing to take important wickets.
• Strengthening his role as a senior team member.
• Contributing to Bangladesh’s preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

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17. Legacy and Impact on Bangladesh Cricket

Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s journey from a promising young cricketer in Khulna to an established international all-rounder is an important story in Bangladesh cricket.

His performances in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup introduced him to international audiences. His remarkable Test debut series against England demonstrated his bowling potential, while his later centuries against India and Afghanistan proved his batting ability.

He has also demonstrated the importance of developing young cricketers through structured age-group competitions.

Although his career continues, Miraz has already established himself as one of Bangladesh’s notable modern spin-bowling all-rounders.

18. Conclusion

Mehidy Hasan Miraz is one of Bangladesh’s most accomplished modern all-rounders. From winning Player of the Tournament at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup to producing match-winning performances in international cricket, he has consistently demonstrated his value to the national team. His off-spin bowling, improving batting ability and experience in high-pressure matches have made him an important figure in Bangladesh cricket. His achievements, including ODI centuries against India and Afghanistan and a Test century with a five-wicket haul against Zimbabwe, highlight his versatility. As he continues his international career, Miraz will remain an important player in Bangladesh’s ambitions across all formats.