Mosaddek Hossain 🏏

Another of those players who shone from the Under-19 levels, Mosaddek is a brilliant talent for Bangladesh. Not only is he blessed with a repertoire of strokes but also a brain that according to the senior pro Tamim Iqbal 'Thinks like a 45-year old!'. There can't be a better compliment for a young player, right?
 

The First-class numbers for Mosaddek are insanely good as the lad averages in the late 50s with over 3000 runs. Staggering! Although not with the same level of consistency, he has also been a star in white-ball cricket across the domestic circles of Bangladesh. A national call up came eventually as he made his T20I and ODI debuts in the year 2016. Still very early in his career and although his international numbers aren't huge, he has already shown enough signs of his potential.
 

What to expect in the 2019 WC?
 

Mosaddek Hossain is another one of those 'Jack' in the pack kind of player. He can bat, he can bowl and he is useful. This would be his maiden World Cup and having notched up a heroic 24-ball 52 against West Indies in a tri-series final in Ireland, Mosaddek almost has snatched that number 7 position from Sabbir Rahman. His offies will also add value to his overall package. Having been on the fringes since his debut in 2016, Mosaddek came in mostly as an injury back-up for Mahmudullah during the New Zealand series in February. But since has showed his skills at crucial times to eke a place in the squad.
 

Though wrist spinners are expected to rule the roost, finger spinners are still in fashion. A few tight overs in a run fest might just be what this new kid on the block might deliver. Or may be a match defining cameo, Mosaddek will have various opportunities to showcase his talent on the big stage.