Yasir Ali Chowdhury is a Bangladeshi middle-order batter recognized for his compact technique and consistent domestic performances. He made his international debut in 2021 after years of strong performances in first-class cricket and remains a promising figure in Bangladesh’s batting lineup.
Yasir Ali Chowdhury – Bangladesh Cricketer
Personal Bio
- Full Name: Yasir Ali Chowdhury
- Born: June 3, 1996
- Birthplace: Chittagong, Bangladesh
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm offbreak
- Role: Middle-order batter
Yasir Ali Chowdhury Statistics:
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | Best | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 6 | 205 | 18.64 | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| ODI | 9 | 102 | 14.57 | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 11 | 128 | 16.00 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| First-Class | 81 | 5121 | 43.03 | 165 | 30 | 11 |
Yasir Ali Chowdhury has established a strong domestic career in Bangladesh, characterized by consistency and leadership across all formats. Before his international debut, he was a standout performer in first-class and List A cricket.
Yasir Ali Chowdhury Domestic Career Highlights:
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First-Class Cricket:
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- Over 5000 runs in more than 80 matches
- Batting average above 43, with 11 centuries and 30 fifties
- Highest score: 165
- Plays for Chattogram Division and Bangladesh A
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List A & T20 Leagues:
- Regular in the Dhaka Premier League and the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
- Represented teams like Khulna Tigers, Sylhet Strikers, Rangpur Rangers, and Abahani Limited
- Known for aggressive strokeplay and middle-order stability
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Age-Group & Development:
- Rose through the Bangladesh Under-19s and Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP)
- Played for Cumilla Warriors, Durbar Rajshahi, and Dhaka Dominators in various domestic tournaments
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Multi-sport Representation:
- Won gold at the South Asian Games 2019 in Kathmandu
- Played in the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou
Yasir Ali Chowdhury Career Highlights:
- International Debut: Test debut vs Pakistan in Nov 2021
- ODI Debut: Feb 2022 vs Afghanistan
- T20I Debut: Mar 2022 vs Afghanistan
- Domestic Teams: Rangpur Rangers, Abahani Limited, Khulna Tigers, Sylhet Strikers
- Asian Games 2022: Represented Bangladesh in Hangzhou
- South Asian Games 2019: Gold medalist in Kathmandu
Playing Style
- Batting: Compact technique, strong against spin
- Temperament: Calm and composed at the crease
- Fielding: Agile in the inner ring, safe hands
Family & Background
- Born and raised in Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Nicknamed “Rabbi” by teammates
- Rose through age-group cricket and domestic leagues before national call-up
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