Najmul Hossain Shanto: Biography and Career Information
Najmul Hossain Shanto is a bangladeshi cricketer born in Rajshahi, a well known location for producing talented cricketers. Najmul displayed a keen interest in cricket since childhood, and his natural talent was invented by himself. His family was very supportive, he pursued the cricket training with dedication, joining local cricket clubs and participating in various age-group tournaments.
Najmul Hossain Shanto started playing cricket at early age, for training he joined Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP), a renowned sports institute in Bangladesh. BKSP known for nurturing many of the country’s top athletes, and one of them Nazmul Hossain Shanto got chance from the structured training and competitive environment.
He came into highlights during the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he was a standout performer for Bangladesh. His impressive cricket performance as youth cricket player paved the way for his inclusion in domestic cricket teams.
Domestic Career Stats
Format
Matches
Runs
Batting Average
100s/50s
Top Score
First-Class
62
4291
39.55
10/19
206
List A
66
2132
33.31
3/13
115
T20
60
1243
23.36
0/5
78*
International Career Stats
Format
Matches
Runs
Batting Average
100s/50s
Top Score
Test
18
891
27.84
2/4
163
ODI
20
456
22.80
0/3
73
T20I
20
408
20.40
0/2
60
Najmul Hossain Shanto Personal Information
Attribute
Details
Najmul Hossain Shanto Height
6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
Najmul Hossain Shanto Wife
Married (details undisclosed)
Najmul Hossain ShantoFamily
Supportive family (details undisclosed)
Najmul Hossain ShantoNet Worth
Approximately $1 million (as of 2024)
Key Points and Highlights
Category
Details
Notable Performances
Scored 163 in a Test against Sri Lanka in April 2021.
Strengths
Classical batting style, mental toughness, and versatility.
Future Prospects
Expected to become a mainstay in the Bangladeshi batting lineup.
Najmul Hossain Shanto Wife
Najmul Hossain Shanto, a Bangladeshi cricketer, married Nusrat Jahan in March 2022. Nusrat Jahan is a lawyer by profession. Their wedding was a private affair attended by close family and friends.
