Rubel Hossain

Rubel quits Test cricket to 'provide youngsters more opportunities'

Bangladesh quick Rubel Hossain took to social media to announce his retirement from Test cricket today.

It’s a lie, says Rubel

There have been some suggestions that the Bangladesh pacers do not want to play home Tests. Pacer Rubel rubbished such noises and said it’s a complete lie.

'Want to get better in Tests'

There were high expectations for fast bowler Rubel Hossain since making his debut for Bangladesh in 2009. The cricketer from Bagerhat has gone through many ups and downs in his career and is now the side's second-most experienced pacer after Mashrafe Bin Mortaza.

‘Hold your head high’, Lee reassures Rubel

Former Australia quick Brett Lee reassures Rubel Hossain that Bangladesh are proud of him.

Lee Praises Rubel

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee is impressed by Bangladesh paceman Rubel Hossain and praises the bowler’s ability to keep the seam upright.

Rubel asks for forgiveness

Bangladesh paceman Rubel Hossain apologizes to Tigers' fans after an expensive over.

Rubel going to South Africa tonight

Bangladesh paceman Rubel Hossain finally receives the required security clearance and will be leaving for South Africa tonight.

Rubel denied security clearance

Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain’s participation in the South Africa series is in doubt following his failure to obtain necessary security clearance.

Making up for lost time

With a slinging action, Rubel Hossain has proven that he can deliver good pace and bounce. An in-form Rubel has always given the Bangladesh pace attack diversity and he has had some outstanding performances since making his ODI debut with a match-winning four-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in January 2009.

May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017

Rubel back in his element

Rubel Hossain is not the most economical bowler in the Bangladesh ranks -- he is at times a bit expensive.

February 21, 2017
February 21, 2017

Bangladesh Cricket: Rubel, Mustafizur return to Test squad for Sri Lanka series

Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain has returned to the Test squad after missing out on the Hyderabad Test against India.

February 1, 2017
February 1, 2017

Bangladesh Cricket: Liton in, Fizz and Rubel out of India Test squad

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman will not be playing in the one–off Test against India set to take place in Hyderabad on 9 February.

January 19, 2017
January 19, 2017

Rubel in line for Test recall

Fast bowler Rubel Hossain may make a comeback to the Test side for the second Test against New Zealand starting on Friday in Christchurch.

January 15, 2017
January 15, 2017

Bangladesh Cricket: Unchanged squad for the 2nd Test against New Zealand

Bangladesh selectors have kept their faith in the 15-man squad for the first Test as they announced the unchanged squad for the second Test today.

January 11, 2017
January 11, 2017

Bangladesh Cricket: Tamim Iqbal will play first NZ Test

Good news for Bangladesh. Opener Tamim Iqbal will play the opening Test that starts at the Basin Reserve in Wellington tomorrow.

December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016

Rubel Hossain to replace injured Mohammad Shahid for New Zealand series

Pacer Rubel Hossain has replaced the injured Mohammad Shahid in the 22-member preliminary squad for the New Zealand series. Rubel will therefore travel with the team to Australia next week in order to prepare for Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand.

April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016

Refreshed Tamim blazes warm-up ton

Tamim Iqbal returned to cricket after a three-week hiatus with a century at Fatullah yesterday. The opener smacked 139 runs in 90 balls during a practice match played between Abahani Limited and Dhaka Premier League title-holders Prime Bank Cricket Club.

February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016

Rubel misses out on Bangladesh Cricket Board contract

Bangladesh Cricket Board awarded young Mustafizur Rahman with a contract for 2016 while Rubel Hossain, a key member of Tigers' pace attack during the 2015 World Cup was left out of the list of contracted players.

September 8, 2015
September 8, 2015

Mominul to lead strong Bangladesh A squad

Mominul Haque will lead a strong Bangladesh A team for their tour to India later this month.