Yousuf Rahman
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Yousuf Rahman was a Bangladeshi cricketer, who played regularly for the national side from 1976-77 until his retirement in 1983-84. He top scored with 78 against the MCC
at Dhaka
in Jan 1977. He also holds the distinction of being the first Bangladeshi to score an international hundred, with 115 against PNG in 1982. In the early part of his career, he used to bat in the middle order, but from 1979-80 season onwards he was a regular opener. He was also a useful medium pacer.
played against the MCC
at Dhaka
. Afer winning the toss, the home side captain Shamim Kabir
decided to bat first. Yet, midway through the day, Bangladesh were struggling at 145/6. Only the skipper with 30, and the ever-reliable Omar Khaled Rumy
with 28 showed any resistance. Coming on to bat at no 8, Yousuf Babu changed the course of the innings. After sharing a partnership with Faruk (35), he got the tail to support him, and they took the score to 266/9 (Decl). His 78 was the highest score of the match for either side.
He was always successful in international matches at Dhaka
. A year later, against a very strong Lankan bowling attack, he scored 37 & 41*. Most of the other batsman around him collapsed against the varied attack of the Lankans. In Feb 1978, he scored 30 against the visiting Decan Blues side. In 1980-81, he scored a half-century against the MCC at Dhaka
. During January 1984, he was consistently among the runs against the relatively weaker oppositions in the South East Asian Cricket Cup
. His highest 69* came against HongKong. Quite appropriately, he retired from international cricket at Dhaka
after playing against the Hyderabad Blues side in the 1983-84 season. And he finished with a bang, scoring 35 and 44.
in 1979, scoring just 30 runs in 3 innings, and failing to take any wicket. He, however, topped the batting averages of his side in 1982, thanks mainly to his hundred against PNG. His hundred came before lunch, and along with Nazeem Siraji (52) he gave the innings a solid beginning. Unfortunately, there was a late-order collapse and PNG won the match by 3 wickets. Overall, he finished with 214 runs at an average of 35.66. In the low-scoring game against East Africa
, he became the unlikely hero with the ball taking 3/16.
, there had been a number of other occasions when Yousuf Babu had contributed with the ball. Just days after hitting 78 against the MCC
, he showed the tourists that he could bowl as well as bat, taking 4/37 at Jessore, while playing for the South Zone. He took 3/59 against Sri Lanka at Chittagong
in 1978. His best effort in one day cricket came against Dilip Doshi
's West Bengal
side, at Dhaka
(in 1983). His 3/18 helped the local side bowl the opposition out for only 175 runs. The following year, during the tour of Kenya
, he failed with the bat, but emerged as his team's most successful bowler. (12 wickets at 17.42 runs)
His younger brother Samiur Rahman
was also a cricketer. He represented Bangladesh
in two ODIs and two ICC Trophy
tournaments.
Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of...
at Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
in Jan 1977. He also holds the distinction of being the first Bangladeshi to score an international hundred, with 115 against PNG in 1982. In the early part of his career, he used to bat in the middle order, but from 1979-80 season onwards he was a regular opener. He was also a useful medium pacer.
Hero of Dhaka
In 7-9 Jan, 1977, BangladeshBangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
played against the MCC
Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of...
at Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
. Afer winning the toss, the home side captain Shamim Kabir
Shamim Kabir
Shamim Kabir enjoys a permanent position in the annals of Bangladesh cricket, having led the national side in its first ever international match, against MCC, in Dhaka, in January 1977. The tall and lanky opener had a successful match, scoring 30 and 25...
decided to bat first. Yet, midway through the day, Bangladesh were struggling at 145/6. Only the skipper with 30, and the ever-reliable Omar Khaled Rumy
Omar Khaled Rumy
Omar Mohammad Khaled was a Bangladeshi cricketer. A middle order batsman and a leg spin googley bowler, he played regularly for the national side between 1976-77 to 1983-84.-As a batsman:...
with 28 showed any resistance. Coming on to bat at no 8, Yousuf Babu changed the course of the innings. After sharing a partnership with Faruk (35), he got the tail to support him, and they took the score to 266/9 (Decl). His 78 was the highest score of the match for either side.
He was always successful in international matches at Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
. A year later, against a very strong Lankan bowling attack, he scored 37 & 41*. Most of the other batsman around him collapsed against the varied attack of the Lankans. In Feb 1978, he scored 30 against the visiting Decan Blues side. In 1980-81, he scored a half-century against the MCC at Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
. During January 1984, he was consistently among the runs against the relatively weaker oppositions in the South East Asian Cricket Cup
1984 South-East Asia Cup
The First South-East Asian Cricket Tournament was held in Dhaka in January 1984. Two teams from the host country were joined by teams from Singapore and Hong Kong...
. His highest 69* came against HongKong. Quite appropriately, he retired from international cricket at Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
after playing against the Hyderabad Blues side in the 1983-84 season. And he finished with a bang, scoring 35 and 44.
In ICC Trophy
He had a disappointing ICC TrophyICC Trophy
The ICC World Cup Qualifier is an international one-day cricket tournament run under the auspices of the International Cricket Council. Any Associate or Affiliate member of the ICC may attempt to qualify for the ICC Trophy by means of a system of regional qualifying events. The test-playing Full...
in 1979, scoring just 30 runs in 3 innings, and failing to take any wicket. He, however, topped the batting averages of his side in 1982, thanks mainly to his hundred against PNG. His hundred came before lunch, and along with Nazeem Siraji (52) he gave the innings a solid beginning. Unfortunately, there was a late-order collapse and PNG won the match by 3 wickets. Overall, he finished with 214 runs at an average of 35.66. In the low-scoring game against East Africa
East African cricket team
The East African cricket team was a cricket team representing Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. Their first game was against a South African Non-European team in 1958. East Africa appeared in the 1975 World Cup- represented by players from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia; and the 1979, 1982...
, he became the unlikely hero with the ball taking 3/16.
| Batting | Bowling | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Matches | Runs | Average | High Score | 100 / 50 | Runs | Wickets | Average | Best |
| 1979 | 3 | 30 | 10.00 | 21 | 0/0 | 49 | 0 | ||
| 1982 | 6 | 214 | 35.67 | 115 | 1/0 | 65 | 3 | 21.67 | 3/16 |
| Overall Overall An overall, coverall, over all, or dungarees, is a type of garment which is usually used as protective clothing when working... |
9 | 244 | 27.11 | 115 | 1/0 | 114 | 3 | 38.00 | 3/16 |
As a bowler
Apart from his success against East AfricaEast African cricket team
The East African cricket team was a cricket team representing Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. Their first game was against a South African Non-European team in 1958. East Africa appeared in the 1975 World Cup- represented by players from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia; and the 1979, 1982...
, there had been a number of other occasions when Yousuf Babu had contributed with the ball. Just days after hitting 78 against the MCC
Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of...
, he showed the tourists that he could bowl as well as bat, taking 4/37 at Jessore, while playing for the South Zone. He took 3/59 against Sri Lanka at Chittagong
Chittagong
Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...
in 1978. His best effort in one day cricket came against Dilip Doshi
Dilip Doshi
Dilip Rasiklal Doshi is a former Indian cricketer who played in 33 Tests and 15 ODIs from 1979 to 1983....
's West Bengal
West Bengal cricket team in Bangladesh in 1982-83
In March 1983, the West Bengal side from India came to Dhaka, for a short tour. The side was led by Dilip Doshi. The visitors convincingly won both their matches.-The 3 day Match :...
side, at Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
(in 1983). His 3/18 helped the local side bowl the opposition out for only 175 runs. The following year, during the tour of Kenya
Bangladeshi cricket team in Kenya in 1983-84
The tour of the Bangladesh team to Kenya, during February, 1984, was the first visit of Bangladesh to any associate member country. The tour started a rivalry which became very intense in the 90's...
, he failed with the bat, but emerged as his team's most successful bowler. (12 wickets at 17.42 runs)
His younger brother Samiur Rahman
Samiur Rahman
Samiur Rahman is a former Bangladeshi cricketer who played in 2 ODIs in 1986. The right arm medium pacer failed to take any wickets in those 2 ODIs, but over all he performed with great distinction for Bangladesh throughout the 80's. Apart from being a new ball swing bolwer, he was more than a...
was also a cricketer. He represented Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
in two ODIs and two ICC Trophy
ICC Trophy
The ICC World Cup Qualifier is an international one-day cricket tournament run under the auspices of the International Cricket Council. Any Associate or Affiliate member of the ICC may attempt to qualify for the ICC Trophy by means of a system of regional qualifying events. The test-playing Full...
tournaments.
External links
- http://www.banglacricket.com/History/yousuf1.php: It is about cricket and much more
- http://www.banglacricket.com/History/yousuf2.php: Tale of a True Bangladeshi.htm Daily Star]
- http://www.articlesbase.com/cricket-articles/the-three-bangladeshi-batsmen-1858722.html The Three Bangladeshi Batsmen By Rafiqul Ameer