Khaled Mahmud Sujon is a former Bangladeshi cricketer and coach, remembered for his fighting spirit and leadership during Bangladesh’s formative years in international cricket. A right‑arm medium‑pace bowler and lower‑order batter, Mahmud played a key role in Bangladesh’s early ODI and Test matches, later serving as captain and coach.
Personal Profile
- Full Name: Khaled Mahmud Sujon
- Born: 26 July 1971, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Age: 54 years (as of 2026)
- Height: 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Bowling Style: Right‑arm medium
- Role: Bowling all‑rounder
- Domestic Teams: Dhaka Division, Dhaka Metropolis
- Coaching Roles: Interim Bangladesh coach (2019), BPL franchises including Dhaka Dynamites, Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers, Durdanto Dhaka, Dhaka Capitals, Noakhali Express
Khaled Mahmud Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | Highest Score | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowl Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 12 | 266 | 12.1 | 45 | 13 | 4/37 | 64.0 |
| ODIs | 77 | 991 | 14.4 | 50 | 67 | 4/19 | 42.8 |
| First‑Class | 46 | 1,767 | 25.2 | 100+ | 61 | 5/– | – |
| List A | 125 | 891 | 19.1 | 70+ | 100+ | 4/– | – |
Career Highlights
- International Debut: ODI debut vs India (Jan 1998); Test debut vs Zimbabwe (Nov 2001).
- Captaincy: Served as Bangladesh’s third Test captain, remembered for his leadership in the 2003 Multan Test against Pakistan, which Bangladesh lost by just one wicket.
- All‑Round Contribution: Known as a gritty batter and wholehearted bowler who often surprised opponents despite limited natural talent.
- Post‑Playing Career: Transitioned into coaching and administration, serving as Bangladesh’s team manager and interim coach.
Style of Play
- Bowling: Medium‑pace, relied on accuracy and variations rather than speed.
- Batting: Lower‑order fighter, capable of stubborn resistance.
- Leadership: Inspirational, led by example with determination and commitment.
Legacy
Khaled Mahmud is remembered as a big‑hearted cricketer who embodied Bangladesh’s fighting spirit during its early years in Test and ODI cricket. His contributions as a player, captain, and later coach helped shape the foundation of Bangladesh cricket.
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