Ebadot Hossain Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Ebadot Hossain is a Bangladeshi fast‑bowling all‑rounder and serving air‑force officer who has represented his nation in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

Ebadot Hossain, popularly known as the ‘Sylhet Rocket’, is a Bangladeshi right‑arm fast bowler and serving air‑force officer. He was born on 7 January 1994 in the village of Kathaltali, Barlekha Upazila, Moulvibazar District. Initially a volleyball player for the Bangladesh Air Force, he switched to cricket after being spotted in a pacer hunt in 2016, subsequently joining the board’s High‑Performance programme.

He made his first‑class debut for Sylhet Division in September 2016 and entered the Bangladesh Premier League with the Rangpur Riders in 2017, later representing the Sylhet Sixers. Hossain earned his Test cap on 28 February 2019 against New Zealand and has since played 24 Tests, taking 40 wickets with a best of 6/46. In ODIs he debuted in August 2022, claiming 21 wickets in 11 matches, while his T20I debut came in September 2022. His domestic and league performances have cemented his place as a key pace option for Bangladesh.

Ebadot Hossain: quick facts

Full name: Ebadat Hossain
Born: 7 January 1994, Barlekha Upazila
Team: Bangladesh

Ebadot Hossain career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate
Tests	24	39	105	21*	5.25	33.33
ODIs	11	6	3	1*	1.50	21.43
T20Is	4	0	0	–	–	–

Bowling

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy
Tests	24	40	6/46	56.95	3.64
ODIs	11	21	4/42	21.10	5.49
T20Is	4	7	3/51	20.00	9.23

Figures as of 12 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Ebadot Hossain’s early life

Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury was born on 7 January 1994 in the village of Kathaltali, Barlekha Upazila, Moulvibazar District, Bangladesh. He was the second of six children of Nizamuddin Chowdhury and Samia Begum. Growing up in a modest household, he initially pursued volleyball and, in 2012, joined the Bangladesh Air Force as a volleyball player. His early sporting life was shaped by the discipline of the armed forces, which later provided the platform for his transition to cricket.

In 2016, a BCB‑organised pacer hunt conducted under Aaqib Javed’s supervision identified Hossain’s raw pace. He was selected for the board’s High‑Performance programme, marking his shift from volleyball to cricket. The opportunity accelerated his development as a fast bowler, and he quickly rose through the domestic ranks, earning recognition for his speed and ability to generate bounce. This rapid progression laid the foundation for his first‑class debut later that year.

Ebadot Hossain’s domestic career

Ebadot made his first‑class debut for Sylhet Division in the 2016–17 National Cricket League on 25 September 2016. He entered List A cricket with Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Dhaka Premier Division on 8 May 2017, and stepped into the Twenty20 arena for the Rangpur Riders during the 2017–18 Bangladesh Premier League on 6 November 2017. These early appearances showcased his ability to adapt across formats and cemented his place in Bangladesh’s domestic circuit.

During the 2017–18 Bangladesh Cricket League, Hossain emerged as the leading wicket‑taker for Central Zone, claiming thirteen dismissals in six matches. The following season he achieved his maiden ten‑wicket match haul for North Zone in the 2018–19 Bangladesh Cricket League, underlining his potency with the ball. In October 2018, he was drafted into the Sylhet Sixers squad for the 2018–19 Bangladesh Premier League, and in August 2019 he was among the thirty‑five cricketers named in a national training camp ahead of the 2019–20 season.

Ebadot Hossain: frequently asked questions

When was Ebadot Hossain born?

Ebadot Hossain was born on 7 January 1994 in Barlekha Upazila.

Where is Ebadot Hossain from?

Ebadot Hossain was born in Barlekha Upazila, Bangladesh.

Which teams has Ebadot Hossain played for?

Ebadot Hossain plays international cricket for Bangladesh.

When did Ebadot Hossain make an international debut?

Ebadot Hossain made a Test debut against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton on 28 February 2019. Ebadot Hossain made an ODI debut against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on 10 August 2022. Ebadot Hossain made a T20I debut against Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 1 September 2022.