Anamul Haque: Career Summary, Stats & Profile
Batting Career Summary
| Format | Matches (M) | Innings (Inn) | Runs | Balls Faced (BF) | Highest Score (HS) | Average (Avg) | Strike Rate (SR) | Not Outs (NO) | 4s | 6s | 50s | 100s | 200s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 6 | 11 | 139 | 340 | 39 | 10.00 | 40.88 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 49 | 46 | 1352 | 1808 | 120 | 29.39 | 74.78 | 0 | 136 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| T20 | 20 | 20 | 445 | 395 | 58 | 24.72 | 112.66 | 2 | 46 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Format | Matches (M) | Innings (Inn) | Balls (B) | Runs | Wickets (Wkts) | Average (Avg) | Economy (Econ) | Strike Rate (SR) | Best Bowling (BBI) | Best Bowling in Match (BBM) | 5-Wicket Hauls (5w) | 10-Wicket Hauls (10w) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -/- | -/- | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -/- | -/- | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -/- | -/- | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -/- | -/- | 0 | 0 |
Career Information
- T20 Debut: vs West Indies, Dec 10, 2012, at Shere Bangla National Stadium
- Last T20: vs Afghanistan, Aug 30, 2022, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- Test Debut: vs Sri Lanka, Mar 08, 2013, at Galle International Stadium
- Last Test: vs West Indies, Jun 24, 2022, at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium
- ODI Debut: vs West Indies, Nov 30, 2012, at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium
- Last ODI: vs Sri Lanka, Mar 18, 2024, at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium
Profile: Anamul Haque – Bangladesh’s Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Anamul Haque is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman from Kushtia, Bangladesh, known for his elegant stroke play. He made his First-Class debut for Dhaka Division in 2008-09 and quickly rose through the ranks.
Early Career & U-19 Success
- Played for Bangladesh U-19 in England (2009).
- Won Man of the Match in a youth Test against England (2009-10) with a fifty and five dismissals.
- Captained Bangladesh in the 2012 U-19 World Cup in Australia, finishing as the highest run-scorer for his team.
International Career Highlights
- ODI Debut (2012): Scored a century in his second ODI against West Indies.
- 2014 Asia Cup: Scored a century vs Pakistan and a fifty vs India.
- 2014 Zimbabwe Series: Second-highest run-scorer with 200 runs (2 fifties).
- 2015 World Cup: Suffered a grade 3 joint strain against Scotland, ruling him out for six weeks.
Comeback Struggles & Domestic Performances
- Dropped from BCB’s 2017/18 contract list but continued performing in domestic cricket.
- Recommended for Test selection against South Africa (2017) but overlooked.
- Played for Chittagong Vikings in BPL.
Recent Career (2022-2024)
- Made a T20 comeback in 2022 vs Afghanistan.
- Played his latest ODI in March 2024 vs Sri Lanka.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Aggressive yet technically sound batsman.
- Strong against spin and pace.
- Reliable wicketkeeper with sharp reflexes.
Anamul Haque remains a talented cricketer with the potential for a strong comeback in Bangladesh cricket.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Anamul Haque
Q1: How old was Anamul Haque when he made his first-class debut?
A: Anamul Haque was just 15 years old when he debuted for Dhaka Division in the 2008-09 National Cricket League, making him one of Bangladesh’s youngest first-class debutants.
Q2: Why is Anamul Haque called “Bijoy”?
A: His school teacher at BKSP nicknamed him “Bijoy” (meaning “victory” in Bengali) because he was born on December 16, which is celebrated as Victory Day (Bijoy Dibosh) in Bangladesh.
Q3: What are Anamul Haque’s major international achievements?
A: Key highlights include:
- Scoring 120 in his 2nd ODI (2012 vs West Indies)
- Century against Pakistan in the 2014 Asia Cup
- Leading run-scorer for Bangladesh in the 2012 U-19 World Cup
Q4: Why did Anamul Haque disappear from international cricket?
A: After suffering a grade 3 joint strain during the 2015 World Cup, he was sidelined for 6 weeks. Though he excelled domestically afterward, he struggled to regain a permanent spot in the national team.
Q5: Does Anamul Haque still play for Bangladesh?
A: His last international appearances were:
- ODI: March 2024 vs Sri Lanka
- T20I: August 2022 vs Afghanistan
He remains active in domestic cricket and could still make a comeback.
Q6: What is Anamul Haque’s batting style?
A: A right-handed batsman known for:
- Elegant stroke play
- Strong performances against spin
- Aggressive yet technically sound approach
Q7: Has Anamul Haque played in the IPL?
A: No, he has never played in the IPL. His franchise cricket experience is limited to the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with teams like Dhaka Gladiators and Chittagong Vikings.
Q8: What makes Anamul Haque special in Bangladesh cricket?
A: He was a teenage prodigy, a successful U-19 captain, and one of the few Bangladeshi players to score multiple ODI centuries early in his career.
Q9: Is Anamul Haque a wicketkeeper?
A: Yes, he is a wicketkeeper-batsman, though he has mostly played as a specialist batter in international cricket due to competition from Mushfiqur Rahim and others.
Q10: What are his best domestic performances?
A: He has scored 13 centuries before his international debut and has been a consistent performer in:
- National Cricket League (NCL)
- Dhaka Premier League (Abahani)
- Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)