Mehidy Hasan Miraz famed Mehidy Hasan, born on October 25, 1997, is a prominent Bangladeshi international cricketer. He is best known for his roles in Tests and One Day Internationals (ODIs) as a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler. He achieved the best match figures for a Bangladeshi bowler in a Test match against the West Indies in November 2018 and secured his maiden Test century against the West Indies in February 2021. As of May 2021, he ranks as the No. 2 ODI bowler in the ICC Rankings, becoming the third Bangladeshi bowler to attain that position, alongside Shakib Al Hasan and Abdur Razzak. In domestic cricket, Mehidy is currently playing for Khulna Division.
Mehidy Hasan Family Details
Mehidy Hasan, born on October 25, 1997, hails from Khulna, Bangladesh. He was raised in Khalishpur, Khulna city. He celebrated his 25th birthday in 2022. He holds Bangladeshi nationality and is of Asian ethnicity, adhering to the Muslim religion. Born to his father Jalal Hussain, who works as a truck driver, and his mother Minara Begum, Mehidy also has a sister named Rumana Akhtar Mimma, making up his loving family background.
Hasan completed his schooling and college at Khulna University, Bangladesh.
Mehidy Hasan Cricket Career
- Mehidy Hasan's journey in cricket began at the age of 8 when he first joined the Kashipur Cricket Academy, ultimately leading to his selection in the Under-14 national cricket tournament.
- However, his life took a profound turn on 15th March 2019, when he and his fellow Bangladesh test team members narrowly avoided the tragic terrorist attack at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- In his earlier years of his career, he captained the Bangladesh squad in the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, earning the title of Player of the Tournament for his remarkable all-round performance.
- His domestic career saw him making impactful debuts in first-class and Twenty20 cricket, playing for various teams like Rajshahi Kings and Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League, with his recent participation for Chatogram Challengers in BPL 2022.
Mehidy Hasan International Career
- Mehidy Hasan, heralded as an exceptional talent after his standout performance in the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, made a dream Test debut for Bangladesh against England in October 2016, showcasing his versatility by opening the bowling and taking a memorable five-wicket haul on debut.
- His remarkable debut series saw him win the Player of the series award, despite struggling as a batsman.
- This exceptional performance earned him a house from Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- He continued to shine in Test cricket, achieving his first away five-wicket haul against West Indies in 2018 and setting a record for the best match figures by a Bangladeshi bowler.
- In the ODI format, he impressed with his bowling prowess, taking crucial wickets and contributing to Bangladesh's victories, even representing his country in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
- He consistently performed well in ODIs, achieving his career-best ODI ranking in early 2021.
- He further showcased his talent by scoring a record-breaking unbeaten 100* against Afghanistan in February 2022.
- His stellar form continued as he scored his maiden century in ODIs against India in December 2022, sealing a series win for Bangladesh with a remarkable partnership.
- Acknowledged as the leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh across all formats in 2022, he earned a place in Wisden's Men's ODI Team Of The Year for 2022.
- Additionally, he made appearances in the T20I format, receiving a central contract from the Bangladesh Cricket Board in 2018.
Mehidy Hasan Wife
Mehidy Hasan, a content and happily married man, celebrated his wedding to his longtime fiancée turned wife, Rabeya Akhter Priti, on March 21, 2019, in Khulna, southwestern Bangladesh. Their happiness grew with the arrival of their son on October 10, 2020, and the family now relishes the joy of their present life together.
Mehidy Hasan Net Worth
Mehidy Hasan, a highly successful cricketer, has an estimated net worth of $2 million, with an annual salary exceeding $500,000. His primary source of wealth comes from his illustrious cricketing career. From his career earnings, he maintains a content and modest lifestyle. In addition to his sporting endeavors, he was also associated with 'Pran Foods Limited.' In terms of his personal interests, Mehidy Hasan owns a Honda City in his car collection.
Mehidy Hasan Height
Mehidy Hasan is a handsome cricketer, measuring at a height of 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in). His physique is notably athletic, maintaining a weight of 68 kg (150 lbs). He has striking features with his black hair, dark brown eyes, and a distinctive appearance, characterized by his toned physique, short-cropped and side-parted hair, complemented by an affable smile, and a well-groomed trimmed beard. He has a body measurement of 42-34-14 in (chest-waist-biceps).
