Bangladesh / Players
Full name Mohammad Al-Sahariar
Born April 23, 1978, Dhaka
Current age 31 years 201 days
Major teams Bangladesh, Dhaka Metropolis
Also known as Rokon
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Legbreak
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 15 | 30 | 0 | 683 | 71 | 22.76 | 1329 | 51.39 | 0 | 4 | 99 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| ODIs | 29 | 29 | 1 | 374 | 62* | 13.35 | 709 | 52.75 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| First-class | 68 | 123 | 3 | 3596 | 128* | 29.96 | 4 | 24 | 41 | 0 | ||||
| List A | 96 | 94 | 5 | 1797 | 107 | 20.19 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ODIs | 29 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| First-class | 68 | 416 | 272 | 3 | 1/46 | 90.66 | 3.92 | 138.6 | 0 | 0 | |||
| List A | 96 | 96 | 102 | 4 | 2/20 | 2/20 | 25.50 | 6.37 | 24.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Test debut | Bangladesh v India at Dhaka, Nov 10-13, 2000 scorecard |
| Last Test | Australia v Bangladesh at Darwin, Jul 18-20, 2003 scorecard |
| Test statistics | |
| ODI debut | Bangladesh v Pakistan at Dhaka, Mar 16, 1999 scorecard |
| Last ODI | Australia v Bangladesh at Cairns, Aug 3, 2003 scorecard |
| ODI statistics | |
| First-class debut | 1997/98 |
| Last First-class | Dhaka Division v Barisal Division at Dhaka (SBNS), Dec 14-17, 2007 scorecard |
| List A debut | 1994/95 |
| Last List A | Dhaka Division v Barisal Division at Dhaka (SBNS), Dec 18, 2007 scorecard |
A natural strokemaker, Al Sahariar has struggled to hold down a regular place in the Bangladeshi side, though his talent has never been in question. At his best he is a wonderful timer of the ball, especially through the on side. At his worst, he lets his bottom
hand dominate his strokes, and he reaches for the ball with flat-footed uncertainty. His cause has not been helped by the Bangladeshi selectors, who insist on playing him as an opener. He attempted to curb his natural aggression, and played some gutsy cameos, but a highest score of 71 in 15 Tests led to his omission from Bangladesh's maiden tour of the Caribbean, and despite good club form since then, he has consistently been overlooked by the selectors.
Andrew Miller
- Rajshahi defeated on home soil by Chittagong (Dec 23, 2007)
- Al Sahariar overlooked by selectors (Mar 16, 2006)
- Al Sahariar whirlwind helps BCB XI hold on for a draw (Jan 3, 2005)
- Dhaka thrash Chittagong as Sylhet steal a thriller (Dec 23, 2003)
- Unwanted records mounting for Bangladesh (Jul 24, 2003)
Nov 2, 2007
Barisal's Arafat Salahuddin takes the wicket of Al Sahariar
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Sep 19, 2002
Jason Gillespie claims the wicket of Al Sahariar for 0 lbw
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Sep 16, 2002
Portrait of Mohammad Al Sahariar
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