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Shadman Islam is the opening batsman for Bangladesh, find out more about him and his career, as he prepares to lead his side again against India in their 2nd Test match.
Shadman has remained consistent for the Bangladesh national team over the years, with standout performances and a resilient batting style
Who is Bangladesh cricketer Shadman Islam, biography, age, height, family, father, wife and career stats
he I renowned for his patience at the crease, and usually prefers to build his innings rather than playing aggressively.
Shadman Islam bio
Shadman Islam Anik is a Bangladeshi international cricketer who was born on May 18, 1995, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He made his Test debut for the Bangladesh cricket team back in November 2018. Shadman comes from a cricketing family and firstly gained recognition as a leading run-scorer during the 2014 U-19 World Cup. The veteran batsman is known for his patience and technique, particularly against spin.
His father Shahidul Islam was one of the prominent members of his team at the school level and has been one of BCB’s most prominent age-group scouts for many years.
Age and height
Shadman Islam is currently 29 years old and stands at a height of 167cm or about 5’6”.
Wife
Shadman married his wife Nasha Walid back in July 2020.
Career and stats
Shadman Islam gained prominence as a member of Bangladesh U-19 squad during the 2014 U-19 World Cup. He finished as the top run-scorer of the tournament with 406 runs, at an average of 101.50. A few years later, he domestic career also took off during the 2017/2018 season, after playing in leagues like the Bangladesh Cricket League and the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League.
Islam eventually made his international debut during a Test match against the Windies on November 30, 2018. He continued to represent Bangladesh across various series, including the four-nation tournament back in New Zealand, in February 2021. Shadman Islam then registered his maiden Test century back in July 2021, where he scored an unbeaten 115.
Shadman has so completed 15 Test matches, gathering 695 runs, at an average of 25.74, including one century. Given below are his career stats:
| Format | Mat | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| Test | 15 | 29 | 2 | 695 | 115* | 25.74 | 1587 | 43.79 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
Net worth
Shadman Islam has an estimated net worth of between $500,000 and $1 million. Most of his primary income comes from his salary as a professional player for the Bangladesh national cricket team, domestic cricket leagues, and brand endorsements.
Achievements
Given below are Shadman Islam’s career achievements:
- Topped the 2014 U-19 World Cup run-charts with 406 runs at an average of 101.50
- Leading run-scorer with 500 runs in six matches for Central Zone during the 2017-18 Bangladesh Cricket League
- Leading run-scorer with 648 runs in six matches during the 2018-19 National Cricket League
- Shadman scored his maiden Test century with an unbeaten 115, against Zimbabwe back in July 2021
- Scored an impressive 135 runs with an average of 45.33 during the recent 2-match Test series against Pakistan
Shadman Islam has an Instagram account with the handle @shadmanislam10, where he has over 22.8K followers, and about 192 posts.