Afif Hossain Dhrubo (Bengali: আফিফ হোসেন ধ্রুব; born 22 September 1999) is a Bangladeshi cricketer who plays international cricket for the Bangladesh national cricket team. A left-handed batsman, he rose to prominence through age-group cricket before earning a place in the senior Twenty20 International (T20I) side in early 2018.
Key facts
| Full name | Afif Hossain Dhrubo |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 September 1999 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Sport | Cricket |
| National team | Bangladesh |
| T20I debut | 15 February 2018, against Sri Lanka |
Background
Afif Hossain was born on 22 September 1999. He came up through the Bangladeshi domestic cricket structure and earned recognition that led to his selection at the international level while still a teenager.
Career
International selection and debut
In February 2018, Afif Hossain was named in Bangladesh's Twenty20 International squad for the team's series against Sri Lanka. He made his T20I debut for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on 15 February 2018.
Significance
Afif Hossain's promotion to the senior squad in 2018 was part of a broader push by Bangladesh cricket selectors to introduce younger players to the international stage, particularly in the shortest format of the game.
Related topics
- Bangladesh national cricket team
- Twenty20 International
- Bangladesh v Sri Lanka cricket
- Cricket in Bangladesh