Shadman- Islam Cricket Player Profile

Shadman- Islam is a professional Cricket player representing NAJ XI. Born on 1995-05-18 , they operate primarily as a Batter on the field. Over the course of their career, Shadman- Islam has featured for Bangladesh, Legends of Rupganj, Brothers Union, Bangladesh A, NAJ XI, BCB-XI, Bangladesh XI, Dhaka Metropolis different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Batter, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Shadman Islam is a left-handed opening batter whose career has included domestic cricket and Test appearances for Bangladesh. He built his reputation through run-scoring in Bangladesh’s domestic competitions before making his Test debut in 2018. His patient approach at the top of the order has featured in several notable innings, including a century against Zimbabwe and a milestone half-century in India.

Profile

Shadman made his first List A century for Abahani Limited in May 2017. In the 2017–18 Bangladesh Cricket League, he led Central Zone’s run-scoring with 500 runs in six matches. He later topped the run charts in the 2018–19 National Cricket League, scoring 648 runs in six matches. Those domestic performances preceded his selection for Bangladesh’s Test squad in 2018.

He made his Test debut against West Indies on 30 November 2018 and scored 76 in the match. In July 2021, he recorded his first Test century, making an unbeaten 115 against Zimbabwe. After returning to the Bangladesh side for the 2024 tour of Pakistan, he scored 93 in the first Test. In the second Test against India in 2024, he became the first Bangladeshi opener to make a Test fifty on Indian soil.

Records

Shadman became the first Bangladeshi opener to score a Test half-century on Indian soil in 2024.

FAQs

What is Shadman Islam’s role in cricket?

He is an opening batter who bats left-handed.

When did Shadman Islam make his Test debut?

He made his Test debut against West Indies on 30 November 2018.

What is Shadman Islam’s highest Test score?

His highest Test score is {TEST_HIGHEST_SCORE}.

Has Shadman Islam played in the Indian T20 League?

The available career summary lists no Indian T20 League appearances.