18 facts To Know about Mashrafe Mortaza - Maverick Warrior

18 facts To Know about Mashrafe Mortaza – Maverick Warrior: A spirited customer, Mortaza has been the face of Bangladesh cricket for a long time now. Memories of him bowling with a hamstring pull or a cramp under the heated burn is still pretty fresh in our minds.He has been one of the consistent all rounders for the nation.

Today, as we celebrate his birthday, lets have a look at some of the interesting facts about this maverick man Mashrafe Mortaza

1. Born and brought up

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza was born on October 5, 1983, Norail, Jessore. Very popular among his countrymen, often called as “King of hearts”.

2. Inborn leader

Mashrafe Mortaza has lead the national team from the front during the transition period. He deserves all the laurels for the country’s show in the 2015 World Cup.

3. Different caps

Bangladesh, Asia XI, Dhaka Gladiators,Khulna Division, Kolkata Knight Riders.

4. Nick name

Koushik.

5. Academic  

Mashrafe Mortaza got himself admitted into Department of Philosophy at the Jahangirnagar University in 2003-04 session for his bachelor degree.

6. Family

At Govt. Victoria College, Narail, Mashrafe Mortaza met Sumona Haque Shumi, whom he married in 2006. Mashrafe Mortaza has a daughter now. His daughter’s name is Humaira Mortaza. Mashrafe Mortaza also became father of a son at 5th October,2014 named Sahil.

7. Early Rise

Mashrafe Mortaza was drafted into the national side after playing only a single game for Bangladesh A.

8. Early Game 

Mashrafe Mortaza made his Test debut on 8 November 2001 against Zimbabwe in the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka. Khaled Mahmud also debuted in the match, which was curtailed by rain and ended in a draw.

9. Colored call up

Mashrafe Mortaza earned his first ODI cap vs Zimbabwe at Chittagong, Nov 23, 2001. He has been a vital cog in the line up.

10. Prized One 

His first, also known as “maiden”, Test wicket was that of Grant Flower.

11. Set-backs 

After the Test series against Zimbabwe and one against New Zealand, Mashrafe Mortaza missed the series against Pakistan in January 2002 as he was suffering from a back injury. While recovering, Mashrafe Mortaza suffered a knee injury while skipping and required an operation. As a result, Mashrafe Mortaza was unable to play cricket for a further eight months.

12. Come back tale 

Mashrafe Mortaza played an key role in Bangladesh’s 16 run defeat of India in the second ODI on 26 December 2004. Mashrafe Mortaza was awarded the man of the match for his all-round performance—taking two wickets, two catches and scoring 31 not out. The match was Bangladesh’s 100th ODI and Mortaza’s first one day cricket in 15 months.

13. Records 

Mashrafe Mortaza has Most catches for Bangladesh by a non-wicketkeeper (49) in ODI.

14. Splendid spell 

Mashrafe Mortaza has Best bowling figures by a Bangladesh player (6/26 vs Kenya)

15. Wickets column

Mashrafe Mortaza has notched up 200 ODI wickets and 78 Test wickets so far.

16. Captain call 

On June 2009, Mashrafe Mortaza was appointed as captain of the national side.

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17. Winning start

Mashrafe Mortaza’s captaincy was off to a winning start in his first Test in charge when Bangladesh beat the West Indies.

18. Big match Player

Mashrafe Mortaza played a key role, and was adjudged man of the match in the historic match vs India  at Port of Spain. Mashrafe Mortaza picked up 4 wickets for 38 runs.