Published on: Nov 16, 2018 6:04 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 26, 2019 4:48 pm IST
A medium- fast bowler and current captain of Bangladesh, Mashrafe Mortaza popularly known as Narail Express, is responsible for Bangladesh’s rise in international cricket.
Name: Mashrafe Bin Mortaza Nickname: Narail Express Role: Medium Fast Bowler
International Debut: Test: vs Zimbabwe on 8 November 2001
ODI: vs Zimbabwe on 23 November 2001
T20I: vs Zimbabwe on 28 November 2001
Career Turning Point: His debut against Zimbabwe in Test in 2001.
Jersey Number: #2 (Bangladesh)
Major Teams: Bangladesh, Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL), Dhaka Gladiators, Bangladesh Cricket Board XI, Asia XI and Comilla Victorians
Date of Birth: 5 October 1983
Age (as of May 2019): 36 Years
Birth Place: Narail Bangladesh
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: Libra
Nationality: Bangladesh
School: N/A
College: Jahangirnagar University
Educational Qualifications: N/A
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Marital Status: Married
Affairs/Girlfriends: No
Wife: Somna Haque Shumi
Marriage Date: 1 May 2015
Children: Humaira (Daughter) and Sahil (Son)
Height (approx.): 6′ 1″
Weight (approx.): 74 kg
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Date of Birth: 18 November 1989
Age (as of May 2019): 30 Years
Birth Place: Narail, Bangladesh
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Sri Lanka
School: Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda.
College: N/A
Father: Golam Mortaza
Mother: Hamida Mortaza
Sister: N/A
Brother: N/A
Coach/Mentor: NA
Religion: Islam
Address: Narail, Bangladesh
Hobbies: Swimming and Bike riding
Cricketers: N/A
Cricket Ground: NA
Athletes: NA
Food: Biryani
Artists: NA
Films: N/A
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Smoking/Drinking: N/A
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Cars Collection: N/A
Apart from cricket he really enjoys playing football and badminton.
Because of his frequent injuries, he decided to retire from the Test cricket in 2009 and now is only limited to the short format of the game.