By SRTeam The people of Bangladesh have always loved cricket. Cricket brings the nation together (like nothing else) from young kids playing cricket on narrow streets to the stadiums packed with fans chanting out victory slogans. In the last few years, Bangladesh has developed into a very strong team in international cricket as they have got players with huge talent. While the Bangladeshi cricket team is shining brighter than ever, some of its players are very much redefining the game through sheer skills, determination and dedication too.
The list of top Bangladeshi cricketers in 2025 is given, for everyone crazy about cricket or anyone who loves to get engaged in this game. These aren’t just names on a roster, these are heroes that inspire millions with their fantastic playing. In this blog, we will look at their journeys, skills and the achievements that have made them the pillars of Bangladesh’s cricketing success today.
1. Najmul Hossain Shanto
Born 25 August 1998, Najmul Hossain Shanto leads Bangladesh’s men’s cricket team in all formats. It was also the second time a Bangladeshi scored a domestic T20 century as Sabbir Rahman did it previously. Shanto played in the 2016 Under 19 Cricket World Cup and in the 2022 T20 World Cup was Bangladesh’s top scorer. In 2023 he hit two centuries in a Test against Afghanistan and scored 122* in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2024. His skill and composure inspires young cricketers.
2. Towhid Hridoy
He was born on 4 December 2000, and is a Bangladeshi cricketer. He made his first class debut for Rajshahi Division in October 2017. Also in March 2023, he scored a 92 off 85 balls, the highest ODI debut score by a Bangladeshi. Bangladesh included him in its T20 World Cup squad in May 2024. Hridoy scored 54 on his debut at the Lanka Premier League, following that with a T20 century in the 2024 BPL. Consistently performing and he’s a star beloved in 2025.
3. Litton Das
Liton Kumer Das is a Bangladeshi cricketer born on 13 October 1994 who bats and occasionally in wicket keeping. He made 2015 debut and has since scored over 2000 runs in all formats. He is Bangladesh’s highest ODI scorer with 176. He was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹50 lakh in 2023, but he only played one IPL match. He excelled the 2024 T20 World Cup squad and took 12 Test dismissals as Pakistan with Man of the Match for a hero to an 138 run innings.
4. Shakib Al Hasan
The Bangladesh Test and ODI cricketer, Shakib Al Hasan was born on 24 March 1987. He is on the foundations of his aggressive left handed batting and his skillful slow left arm orthodox bowling. Bangladesh’s greatest sportsman, Shakib is one of the best all rounders of all time. He participated in Bangladesh’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup in May 2024. He announced he would retire from T20Is on September 26, 2024, and then depart international cricket after the 2025 Champions Trophy.
5. Shoriful Islam
Mohammad Shoriful Islam (born 3 June 2001) is a Bangladeshi international cricketer who made his debut internationally in March 2021. The 2018–19 Bangladesh Premier League was his first season playing for Khulna Titans and he also played with Bangladesh’s squad, the Under 19 cricket team, for the 2018 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup and 2020 Under 19 Cricket World Cup. He was included in the Cricket World Cup squad in 2023, and reached 50 ODI wickets in 32 matches. He also earned a spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup squad along with joining the Kandy Falcons as another top Bangladeshi bowler.
6. Zakir Hasan
Sylhet Division’s Bangladeshi cricketer Zakir Hasan, born 1 February 1998) is a Bangladeshi cricketer. He made his Bangladesh international debut in February 2018. He played his first Test match against India on 14 December 2022, before scoring his maiden Test century in the second innings of 17 December. He marked himself down for another on Test debut to join the now elite four bangladeshi club to have scored a century on debut. He travelled to Bangladesh in August to join the Test squad facing Pakistan in a two match series.
7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (born October 25, 1997) is a bowling all rounder from Bangladesh. A right handed batsman and right arm off break bowler. He won ‘Player of the Tournament’ at the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup in 2016. In 2018 he took record Test match figures against the West Indies, and in 2021 he scored his first Test century. He also became Bangladesh’s fastest to 100 Test wickets. However, he is still a top spinner, ranked No. 2 in ICC ODI bowling during 2021.
8. Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim (born 9 May 1987) is a Bangladeshi cricketer and former captain of the national team. He plays right handed middle order batting, right handed wicket keeping and he has also joined Sylhet Strikers in 2022 and Fortune Barishal in 2024 for Bangladesh Premier League. He played his 100th league match on 10 January 2023 in becoming the first man to do so. Mushfiqur is known to be cool and sharp, a character he uses with great effect whenever Bangladesh face a tight match.
9. Hasan Mahmud
Hasan Mahmud (born 12 October 1999) is a Bangladeshi right arm fast bowler cricketer. Bangladesh debut came in March 2020. He played for the ODI side against Ireland in March 2023 and took his first five wickets haul on 23 March. He made his Test debut versus Sri Lanka on 30 March 2014. He was named a reserve for the T20 World Cup as well in May 2024. He was selected for the test series against Pakistan in August 2024. He’s still on the rise.
10. Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Tanzim Hasan Sakib (born 20 October 2002) is a Bangladeshi cricketer who bowls right arm fast medium. In domestic cricket, he plays for Sylhet Division. Bangladesh squad named for New Zealand tour in November 2023; Shakib Al Hasan in. He debuted in T20I on 27 December 2023 against New Zealand. He was selected for 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in May 2024. Tanzim’s passion for cricket and efforts of improving are certain to promise a bright future in Cricket.
Conclusion
These Bangladeshi Cricket Players in 2025 proves how talented Bangladesh cricket is. The team’s success is full of legendary names like Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, young talents like Towhid Hridoy and Hasan Mahmud.
Their hard work and passion and dedication is an inspiration to millions of fans of Bangladeshi cricket and has assured the future of crickets of Bangladesh. As they continue to dominate the field, one thing is certain: Bangladesh will keep admiring and running in the cricketing world.
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