Overview
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bengali: মেহেদী হাসান মিরাজ; born 25 October 1997) is a Bangladeshi international cricketer who represents the Bangladesh national cricket team. A bowling all-rounder, he is a right-handed batter and a right-arm off break bowler. He currently serves as the captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team in the One Day International (ODI) format.
Key facts
| Full name | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
|---|---|
| Bengali | মেহেদী হাসান মিরাজ |
| Date of birth | 25 October 1997 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Role | Bowling all-rounder |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off break |
| National team | Bangladesh |
| Current role | Captain, Bangladesh ODI team |
Background
Born on 25 October 1997, Mehidy Hasan Miraz developed as a spin-bowling all-rounder, combining off-spin bowling with right-handed batting. He went on to represent Bangladesh in international cricket across formats.
Career
Miraz plays for the Bangladesh national cricket team as a bowling all-rounder. His skill set—accurate right-arm off-break bowling complemented by useful lower-order batting—has made him a regular member of the side. He holds the captaincy of the team in the ODI format.
Playing style
As a right-arm off break bowler, Miraz relies on flight, control and variation in pace. With the bat, he is a right-hander who contributes in the middle and lower order, allowing the team to balance its line-up between specialist batters and bowlers.
Significance
Miraz's role as an all-rounder gives Bangladesh flexibility in team selection across conditions, and his appointment as ODI captain marks a position of leadership within the national set-up.