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Nasum Ahmed: A key left-arm spinner for Bangladesh in cricket

Nasum Ahmed is a Bangladeshi left-arm orthodox spinner from Sylhet, known for economical spells and handy lower-order batting, debuting internationally in 2021 T20Is and 2022 ODIs, representing Bangladesh, Sylhet Titans (domestic), Chattogram Challengers, and Beximco Dhaka, with key performances including a 5-wicket haul in T20Is and crucial Asia Cup knocks, holding records like the first Bangladeshi to take a T20I 5-fer. 

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Full Name
Nasum Ahmed
Place Of Birth
Jalalabad, Sylhet
Born
5 December 1994
Country
Bangladesh
Height
6ft
Jersey No.
10
Batting Style
Left-Handed
Bowling Style
Slow Left arm Orthodox
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Hobbies
Travelling, Working out
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Role
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
East Zone (Bangladesh) vs South Zone (Bangladesh) · Match 5 List A February 28, 2026 0 9 0 0 0.00
Central Zone (Bangladesh) vs East Zone (Bangladesh) · Match 4 List A February 26, 2026 0 3 0 0 0.00
North Zone (Bangladesh) vs East Zone (Bangladesh) · Match 1 List A February 23, 2026 7 11 0 0 63.64
Dhumketu vs Durbar · 2nd Match T20 February 6, 2026 9 5 0 1 180.00
Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Titans · Qualifier 2 T20 January 21, 2026 6 7 1 0 85.71
Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Titans · (Rescheduled) T20 January 16, 2026 2 3 0 0 66.67

Matches

Bangladesh Bangladesh
New Zealand New Zealand
East Zone (Bangladesh) East Zone (Bangladesh)
South Zone (Bangladesh) South Zone (Bangladesh)
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Debut In International Cricket

  • ODI- July 10, 2022, vs West Indies at Providence
  • T20I- March 28, 2021 vs New Zealand vs Bangladesh

Major Teams Represented

  • International: Bangladesh
  • Domestic/Franchise: Sylhet Titans (as Sylhet Super Stars/Division), Bangladesh U19, Bangladesh U23, Chattogram Challengers, Beximco Dhaka, Khulna Tigers, Bangladesh A, Bangladesh Cricket Board XI. 

Key Records & Highlights

  • First Bangladeshi bowler to take a 5-wicket haul in a T20 International.
  • Instrumental in Bangladesh's ODI series wins, notably against the West Indies (3/19 in one match).
  • Scored a crucial 44 runs against India in the 2023 Asia Cup.
  • Known for economical bowling and ability to bowl long spells. 

Statistics (t20 Career Highlights)

  • T20 Wickets: 49 wickets in 49 matches (as of recent data).
  • Best Figures: 4/10 in T20s; 3/19 in ODIs. 

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized for his economical bowling and potential as a middle-order batter.
  • Part of the Bangladesh squad for major tournaments like the 2021 T20 World Cup and 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. 

Salary

  • Net Worth (Approx) – $13 million

FAQs About Nasum Ahmed

What kind of bowler is Nasum Ahmed?

Left-arm orthodox spin

Where was Nasum Ahmed born?

Nasum Ahmed was born on 5 December 1994 to Bengali Muslim parents in Jalalabad, Sylhet.