Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury is a Bangladesh international fast bowler whose route to cricket was unusual: he played volleyball for the Bangladesh Air Force before a pace-bowling talent hunt opened the door to professional cricket. Born on January 7, 1994, in Moulvibazar, Sylhet, he became internationally recognised for his decisive spell against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui in January 2022. His right-arm fast-medium bowling helped Bangladesh secure their first Test victory in New Zealand, and he received the Player of the Match award. After a serious knee injury interrupted his career in 2023, Ebadot returned to Test cricket in 2025 and continued appearing for Bangladesh in 2026. CricketArchive+3
Ebadot Hossain Career Stats
| Format | Career | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 50s | 100s | Wickets | BBI | Bowl Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESTCareer source | 2019– | 20 | 32 | 50 | 21* | 3.12 | — | — | 42 | 6/46 | 47.14 |
| ODIReconciled source snapshot | 2022–2023 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1* | 1.50 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 4/42 | 22.90 |
| T20ICareer source | 2022–2022 | 4 | — | — | – | — | — | — | 7 | 3/51 | 20.00 |
| T20Recorded matches only | 2017–2026 | 34 | 4 | 6 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 34 | — | 27.68 |
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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Ebadot Hossain Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury |
| Common name | Ebadot Hossain |
| Date of birth | January 7, 1994 |
| Age | 32 as of October 29, 2026 |
| Birthplace | Moulvibazar, Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Profession | International cricketer |
| Primary role | Fast bowler |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| International team | Bangladesh |
| Test debut | February 28, 2019, against New Zealand |
| ODI debut | August 10, 2022, against Zimbabwe |
| T20I debut | September 1, 2022, against Sri Lanka |
| Domestic team association | Sylhet Division |
| Major career achievement | Player of the Match in Bangladesh’s historic 2022 Test win in New Zealand |
| Best Test innings figures | 6/46 |
| Major injury | Knee/ACL injury sustained in 2023 |
| Test comeback | June 25, 2025, against Sri Lanka |
| Current career status | Active international cricketer, with appearances recorded in 2026 |
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Ebadot Hossain’s Early Life, Birthplace and Unusual Route Into Cricket
Ebadot was born in Moulvibazar, in Bangladesh’s Sylhet region. Unlike many professional cricketers who develop through school cricket and junior academies from an early age, his entry into the sport came through another athletic discipline.
Before becoming a recognised fast bowler, he played volleyball for the Bangladesh Air Force. His sporting career changed direction in 2016, when a pace-bowling talent hunt organised by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and sponsor Robi offered him an opportunity to demonstrate his speed.
From Bangladesh Air Force volleyball to pace bowling
Ebadot attended trials in Faridpur, where he reportedly recorded a delivery speed of 139.9 km/h. His performance attracted attention and led to a place in the BCB’s High Performance programme. That opportunity provided a pathway from his existing sporting role into structured cricket development. Cricket News – The Indian Express+1
His development was helped by specialist coaching. Former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed worked with the group during a BCB camp and identified potential in him. Later, Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson helped improve his bowling action and technical approach.
Key early-career milestones
- Before 2016: Played volleyball for the Bangladesh Air Force.
- 2016: Participated in a pace-bowling talent hunt and attracted attention for his speed.
- Development phase: Joined the BCB High Performance programme.
- 2016–17 domestic season: Made his First-Class debut for Sylhet Division.
- 2019: Made his Test debut for Bangladesh.
This pathway is an important part of Ebadot’s biography because it explains why he entered competitive cricket later than many international fast bowlers. His athletic background, exposure to specialised coaching and progression through domestic cricket combined to create his opportunity at international level. Cricket News – The Indian Express+1
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Ebadot Hossain’s Family, Parents and Personal Life
Ebadot’s public cricket profile contains considerably more information about his professional development than his private family life. His connection to the Bangladesh Air Force and his cricket career are documented in interviews, but detailed information about his parents’ occupations, siblings and wider family is not consistently established in the strongest sources reviewed.
Father and family background
Some online player-profile pages identify his father as Nizamuddin Chowdhury. However, a sufficiently authoritative independent source confirming the name and providing reliable biographical context was not established in the sources used here. It should therefore not be presented as a fully verified family fact without further confirmation.
His family’s broader role in his childhood, education and cricket development also deserves careful treatment. It would be misleading to invent a story about financial hardship, parental sacrifice or family involvement without supporting evidence.
Wife, relationship and children
In July 2026, the ICC reported that Ebadot would miss Bangladesh’s upcoming Australia Test tour because he was preparing to welcome his first child. This provides reliable evidence of an important family milestone, but it does not independently establish the child’s birth date or justify adding unverified details about his spouse. ICC
What can responsibly be stated:
- Ebadot was born in Moulvibazar, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
- His sporting background includes service with the Bangladesh Air Force.
- The ICC reported in July 2026 that he was preparing to welcome his first child.
- Detailed public information about his parents, siblings and spouse requires further independent verification.
Ebadot Hossain’s Education, Height and Physical Profile
Ebadot’s career sources focus primarily on his bowling development and professional matches. The reliable sources reviewed for this biography did not establish a complete educational history or a consistently verified official height and weight.
| Profile field | Verification status |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Moulvibazar, Sylhet, verified in cricket records |
| Height | No dependable official measurement established |
| Weight | No dependable official measurement established |
| School | No school chronology independently verified |
| College or university | No dependable public record established |
| Cricket development programme | BCB High Performance programme reported |
| Early sporting background | Bangladesh Air Force volleyball |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
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These gaps should not be filled using estimates based on photographs or copied biography pages. His verified cricket development pathway is more useful to readers than unsupported physical or educational details.
Ebadot Hossain’s Domestic Cricket Career and Team Timeline
Domestic cricket provided the foundation for Ebadot’s international career. His early appearances for Sylhet Division gave him experience in the longer format, while Bangladesh’s domestic one-day and franchise competitions expanded his opportunities.
CricketArchive lists him with Sylhet Division in First-Class cricket from the 2016–17 season and records subsequent appearances for a number of domestic and franchise teams. CricketArchive+1
Domestic career timeline
| Period | Team or level | Career significance |
|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Sylhet Division | First-Class cricket debut period |
| 2017 onward | Mohammedan Sporting Club | List A cricket association |
| 2017–18 | Rangpur Riders | Domestic T20 franchise cricket |
| 2018–19 | Sylhet Sixers | Bangladesh Premier League participation |
| 2018–19 onward | Brothers Union and other domestic teams | Expanded limited-overs experience |
| 2019–20 onward | Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club | List A and T20 cricket |
| 2020–21 | Rajshahi | Domestic T20 cricket |
| 2021–22 | Minister Group Dhaka | Franchise T20 participation |
| 2022–23 to 2024–25 | Fortune Barishal | Continued domestic T20 cricket |
| 2024–25 to 2025–26 | Sylhet Division | Continued domestic representation |
| 2025–26 | Sylhet Titans | Franchise-team association |
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The timeline represents recorded team associations, not proof that Ebadot played every match for each team. Squad membership, actual appearances and season-by-season statistics must be distinguished when interpreting domestic records.
First-Class cricket and the development of a Test bowler
Ebadot’s First-Class experience was particularly relevant to his development as a fast bowler. Longer matches require pace bowlers to maintain control across extended spells, exploit changes in the pitch and conditions, and develop plans for dismissing established batters.
His international breakthrough would eventually come in precisely this environment. The six-wicket performance against New Zealand in 2022 demonstrated his ability to combine sustained pressure with wicket-taking deliveries when the match was at a decisive stage.
For readers seeking the complete numerical record rather than the biography-level summary, the First-Class figures and season breakdown should be checked against the latest statistical database. CricketArchive and BDcrictime provide useful records, but their totals differ in some retrieved profile snapshots. CricketArchive+2
View Ebadot Hossain's complete first-class statsList A cricket and domestic one-day teams
Ebadot has also played List A cricket, including appearances for Mohammedan Sporting Club and Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club. His one-day domestic experience offered opportunities to develop shorter spells and adapt his pace bowling to limited-overs match situations.
His international ODI career began in 2022, but his longer-format record has generally been the more prominent part of his career profile.
Explore Ebadot Hossain's complete List A recordBangladesh Premier League and domestic T20 cricket
Ebadot’s franchise history includes several Bangladesh Premier League teams, among them Rangpur Riders, Sylhet Sixers, Sylhet Thunder, Minister Group Dhaka, Fortune Barishal and Sylhet Titans. His participation across different teams reflects a continuing domestic T20 career rather than a single long-term franchise association. CricketArchive+1
His domestic T20 history should not be confused with a long international T20I career. Franchise cricket and T20 internationals are separate categories, and each requires its own statistics.
View Ebadot Hossain's domestic and franchise T20 statsEbadot Hossain’s International Career for Bangladesh
Ebadot made his Test debut against New Zealand on February 28, 2019, at Seddon Park. His ODI debut followed against Zimbabwe on August 10, 2022, while his T20I debut came against Sri Lanka on September 1, 2022. Cricbuzz+1
His international career has included three distinct phases: the difficult early years in Test cricket, the breakthrough in New Zealand in 2022, and the interruption caused by his 2023 knee injury followed by his return in 2025.
Test cricket: Ebadot’s principal international format
Test cricket has been the setting for Ebadot’s most important international achievement. His bowling combines pace with the ability to attack the stumps, and his performance in New Zealand demonstrated how reverse swing and disciplined lines can produce wickets even against a highly experienced batting order.
The ICC’s profile records 26 Test matches and 52 wickets in its retrieved career summary. It lists his best innings figures as 6/46 and a career bowling average of 47.17 in that snapshot. Because career records can change with each match and statistical feeds can update at different times, these figures should be refreshed before publication if a newer official scorecard or consolidated record becomes available. ICC+1
Explore Ebadot Hossain's complete Test statsOne Day Internationals
Ebadot made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in August 2022. His retrieved international summary lists 12 ODI appearances and 22 wickets, with best innings figures of 4/42. His ODI career has been considerably shorter than his Test career, and his role has centred on fast bowling rather than batting. ICC+1
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Ebadot’s T20I debut came against Sri Lanka in September 2022. The ICC profile lists four T20I appearances and seven wickets, with best figures of 3/51. His last T20I listed by Cricbuzz was against Pakistan on November 6, 2022, in Adelaide. ICC+1
These appearances should be distinguished from his domestic T20 and BPL records, which cover a separate body of matches.
View Ebadot Hossain's full T20I recordEbadot Hossain’s Historic 6/46 Against New Zealand in 2022
Match snapshot
New Zealand vs Bangladesh, First Test
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui · January 1–5, 2022
Ebadot’s first innings
1/75
Ebadot’s second innings
6/46
Match bowling figures
7/121
Match result
Bangladesh won by 8 wickets
Sources: ICC and Cricbuzz match records. ICC+1
Ebadot’s defining performance came in Bangladesh’s first Test victory over New Zealand. The hosts were the reigning World Test champions and had gone 17 home Tests without defeat. Bangladesh’s victory therefore carried significance well beyond the result of one match. ICC+1
How Ebadot changed the match
Ebadot had struggled to establish himself in Test cricket before the tour. Wisden reported that he entered the match with 11 wickets from his first 10 Tests at an average of 81.54. The New Zealand performance changed the context of his international career. Wisden+1
His second-innings spell combined pace, movement and sustained pressure. He dismissed Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell, Ross Taylor and Kyle Jamieson, while Bangladesh’s other bowlers helped maintain pressure from the opposite end.
Key wickets in the second innings
- Devon Conway: caught at gully.
- Will Young: bowled.
- Henry Nicholls: bowled.
- Tom Blundell: leg before wicket.
- Ross Taylor: bowled.
- Kyle Jamieson: caught.
The dismissal of Ross Taylor was especially memorable because Taylor was playing his final Test at the venue. Ebadot beat his defence with a delivery that moved back in and struck the stumps. Wisden+1
The reverse-swing factor
After the match, Ebadot discussed the importance of reverse swing and his effort to target the stumps. He also credited the work he had done with bowling coach Ottis Gibson, explaining that patience and technical improvement had been important after his difficult start in international cricket. Geo News+1
The performance earned him Player of the Match. Bangladesh then needed only 40 runs in their second innings to complete an eight-wicket win. The victory ended New Zealand’s 17-match unbeaten home run and gave Bangladesh a 1–0 lead in the two-Test series. ICC+1
Ebadot Hossain’s Knee Injury, ACL Surgery and Comeback
Ebadot’s career was interrupted by a serious knee injury sustained during Bangladesh’s home ODI series against Afghanistan in 2023. The injury involved the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and kept him out of international cricket for an extended period. Cricbuzz+1
The rehabilitation period
The injury was a major setback for a fast bowler whose effectiveness depends on the ability to run in repeatedly, land safely and generate pace without compromising control. His recovery required surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation process.
In an interview published by Cricbuzz, Ebadot described undergoing five surgeries at different locations in his knee. His account illustrates the scale of the physical challenge rather than a routine short-term absence. Cricbuzz
Return to competitive cricket
Ebadot returned to competitive cricket in 2024 and subsequently worked towards regaining his place in Bangladesh’s Test team. The Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reported that he returned to the Test side on June 25, 2025, for the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo. He replaced the injured Hasan Mahmud. Sports
His return was important for Bangladesh because it restored an experienced fast-bowling option after a long absence. However, selection in a squad, appearance in the playing XI and a full return to previous bowling workload are different milestones. Each should be judged through the relevant match and fitness records.
Ebadot Hossain’s Records, Bowling Figures and Career Statistics
Ebadot’s most important record remains his six-wicket second-innings haul against New Zealand in 2022. His career statistics also show that he has contributed across Test, ODI and T20I cricket, although his international record is concentrated in the longer format.
International bowling summary
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best innings figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 26 | 52 | 6/46 |
| ODI | 12 | 22 | 4/42 |
| T20I | 4 | 7 | 3/51 |
Figures from the retrieved ICC profile snapshot; verify against the latest official records before publication. ICC
Important career milestones
- 2016: Identified through a pace-bowling talent hunt after playing volleyball.
- 2016–17: Began First-Class cricket with Sylhet Division.
- 2019: Made his Test debut against New Zealand.
- January 2022: Took 6/46 against New Zealand and earned Player of the Match.
- August 2022: Made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe.
- September 2022: Made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka.
- 2023: Suffered the knee injury that interrupted his international career.
- June 2025: Returned to Bangladesh’s Test side against Sri Lanka.
- 2026: Continued to appear in Bangladesh’s Test cricket, according to current profile and match records. CricketArchive+3
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Explore the complete cricket player statistics databaseEbadot Hossain’s Playing Style and Bowling Strengths
Ebadot is a right-arm fast-medium bowler. His career is best understood through his ability to generate pace, attack the stumps and use movement to create dismissal opportunities, rather than through batting achievements.
Pace, accuracy and reverse swing
His spell against New Zealand showed several important features of his bowling:
- Attacking the stumps: His dismissal of Ross Taylor demonstrated the value of a delivery that moved back into the batter.
- Using movement: Reverse swing helped Bangladesh make breakthroughs as the match approached its conclusion.
- Sustained pressure: His six-wicket innings haul came from a spell that maintained pressure on an established Test batting order.
- Improved technique: Ebadot credited coaching and patience as important elements in his development. Geo News+1
It would be inaccurate to judge his overall career solely by one exceptional match. His early Test struggles, injury absence and subsequent comeback are all important parts of the record.
Ebadot Hossain’s Current Team and Status in 2026
As of October 29, 2026, Ebadot remains an active Bangladesh international cricketer in the available career records. The ICC profile records his career through 2026, and Cricbuzz lists his latest Test appearance as October 9, 2026, against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. ICC+1
His current position should be understood in the context of both his return from injury and the competition for places in Bangladesh’s fast-bowling group.
Current-status summary
- Country: Bangladesh.
- Primary role: Right-arm fast-medium bowler.
- Latest recorded Test: Against Afghanistan, October 9, 2026, according to Cricbuzz.
- International comeback: June 2025 against Sri Lanka.
- Major career highlight: Player of the Match in Bangladesh’s 2022 Test victory in New Zealand.
- Australia tour, August 2026: The ICC reported in July that he would miss the tour while preparing to welcome his first child. Later records list an appearance against Australia, so the earlier absence should not be mistaken for a continuing exclusion. ICC+2
His precise squad status for the next Bangladesh series should be confirmed from the latest official team announcement rather than inferred from a past match or a general player profile.
Ebadot Hossain’s Salary, Net Worth and Endorsements
There is no dependable, independently verified public net-worth estimate established in the sources used for this biography. It would be misleading to assign him a financial figure based on general estimates from celebrity or salary websites.
The same caution applies to central contracts, sponsorships and equipment endorsements. A domestic franchise association does not establish the value of a player’s contract, and the absence of a published amount does not mean that the player has no earnings from cricket.
For a reliable financial profile, the relevant evidence would include official Bangladesh Cricket Board contract announcements, confirmed franchise payments, public sponsorship agreements and credible financial reporting. No unsupported salary or net-worth estimate is included here.
Ebadot Hossain’s Awards and Recognition
His most clearly documented individual recognition is the Player of the Match award in the first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui in January 2022. The award recognised his second-innings figures of 6/46 and his contribution to Bangladesh’s historic eight-wicket victory. ICC+1
That performance is the defining achievement of his international career to date. It transformed a difficult early Test record into one of Bangladesh cricket’s memorable overseas bowling performances.
Ebadot Hossain’s Place in Bangladesh Cricket
Ebadot’s career stands out for two reasons: the unusual path that brought him into cricket and the scale of his breakthrough against New Zealand. Moving from Air Force volleyball into a national cricket development programme was not a conventional route to international fast bowling, but it gave him the opportunity to develop a skill that became decisive at Test level.
His career also illustrates the physical demands of fast bowling. The 2023 knee injury removed him from international cricket for an extended period, and his return in 2025 required substantial rehabilitation. His 2026 appearances show that the injury did not end his international career.
The most meaningful way to assess Ebadot is through the full sequence: late entry into cricket, domestic development, a difficult start in Tests, a landmark performance in New Zealand and a long recovery from injury. That combination makes his biography more distinctive than a simple list of bowling statistics.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ebadot Hossain
How old is Ebadot Hossain?
Ebadot Hossain was born on January 7, 1994. He was 32 years old on October 29, 2026. CricketArchive
What is Ebadot Hossain’s full name?
His full name is Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, although he is commonly known as Ebadot Hossain. CricketArchive
Who is Ebadot Hossain’s father?
Some online profiles identify his father as Nizamuddin Chowdhury, but this detail was not independently confirmed by sufficiently authoritative sources reviewed for this article.
Is Ebadot Hossain married, and does he have children?
In July 2026, the ICC reported that he was preparing to welcome his first child. The sources reviewed do not establish a complete, independently verified account of his spouse or the child’s birth details. ICC
What is Ebadot Hossain’s best Test bowling performance?
His best Test innings figures are 6 wickets for 46 runs against New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, in January 2022. Bangladesh won the match by eight wickets. ICC+1
Why does Ebadot Hossain celebrate wickets with a salute?
Ebadot has explained that he is a Bangladesh Air Force soldier and knows how to salute. His celebration reflects his military background. The Business Standard+1
Did Ebadot Hossain play volleyball before cricket?
Yes. He played volleyball for the Bangladesh Air Force before being identified through a pace-bowling talent hunt in 2016. Cricket News – The Indian Express
What injury kept Ebadot Hossain out of cricket?
He suffered an ACL-related knee injury during the 2023 home series against Afghanistan. His recovery involved multiple surgeries and a lengthy rehabilitation period before his return to Test cricket in June 2025. Cricbuzz+1
Which teams has Ebadot Hossain played for?
His recorded team associations include Bangladesh, Sylhet Division, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Rangpur Riders, Sylhet Sixers, Sylhet Thunder, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, Rajshahi, Minister Group Dhaka, Fortune Barishal and Sylhet Titans. Team association does not mean he appeared in every match for each side. CricketArchive
What is Ebadot Hossain’s net worth?
No dependable public net-worth estimate was verified from the sources reviewed. Any precise figure should be treated cautiously unless supported by credible financial reporting or official disclosures.
Has Ebadot Hossain retired from international cricket?
No retirement is established in the records reviewed. The available profile lists international career activity in 2026, including a Test appearance against Afghanistan in October. ICC+1
Conclusion
Ebadot Hossain’s cricket journey is a story of determination, hard work, and the ability to make the most of important opportunities. He earned recognition through his pace bowling and memorable performances for Bangladesh, particularly his outstanding contribution to the historic Test victory against New Zealand in 2022. His journey highlights how dedication and persistence can help a player reach the international stage and create lasting moments in cricket history.
Although injuries and competition have presented challenges throughout his career, Ebadot remains a notable figure in Bangladesh cricket because of his pace, energy, and match-winning potential. His performances have given Bangladesh supporters memorable reasons to celebrate and have established his place among the country’s recognized fast bowlers.