Habibul Bashar announces retirement

[Miraz]

Date: Monday, 22 March 2010

BCB Media Release

Habibul Bashar announces retirement

Bangladesh's most successful international captain Habibul Bashar announced today that was retiring from all cricket. Bashar formally notified the BCB today about his decision to end his playing career.

"It has been a terrific journey for me and after two decades of international, first class and cub cricket I feel I have reached the end of the road. The Port City League (PCL) T20 in Sharjah next week will be my last competition as a player," said Bashar in his letter to the BCB.

"It is never easy to give up the game you love so much and especially in my case this moment is very emotional as cricket has been my life.

"I thank the BCB for giving me the honour of captaining Bangladesh and for the support throughout my career. I will cherish the memories of my time in the Bangladesh dressing room and my heartfelt gratitude goes out to all the players, coaches, team officials and staff I have had the privilege of knowing and working with.

"There will always be a special place in my heart for the fans for their warmth and genuine affection.

"As I bid bye I also feel excitement at the way the Bangladesh Cricket Team is progressing. I wish them every success."

BCB President AHM Mustafa Kamal, FCA, MP said Bashar's legacy will inspire future generations of Bangladeshi cricketers.

"We are indebted to this fantastic cricketer who had instilled belief in the players and inspired them to perform. Under his able leadership Bangladesh had tasted the first Test victory and had progressed to the Super Eight stages of the 2007 Cricket World Cup. With his batting he showed others the way to dominate and score at international level. We hope that he will continue to be associated with Bangladesh cricket after his retirement."

Bashar Facts

Age: 37 years
Specialty: Right-handed batsman/Occasional off-break bowler
ODI Debut: Against Sri Lanka at Sharjah on April 6, 1995
ODI Stats:

	Matches	Innings	Not Out	Runs	Highest	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50			Catches
ODIs	111	105	5	2168	78	21.68	3586	60.45	0	14			26

Bowling: 1 wicket (Best bowling 1/31)

Test Debut: Against India at Dhaka on November 10, 2000
Test Stats:

	Matches	Innings	Not Out	Runs	Highest	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50			Catches
Tests	50	99	1	3026	113	30.87	5020	60.27	3	24			22

Media & Communications Department, BCB

[magic boy]

Goodbye Habibul Bashar. We wont forget your contributions to the game and Bangladesh cricket.

[AsifTheManRahman]

So what's next for Bashar?

[Roni_uk]

I am pretty sure I have seen a post like this few months back for the secnd or third time... hmmm. or is it just a Deja Vu.

Anyway - thank you Habibul Bashar (I am pretty sure I have said it before).

[Freehit]

Alhamdulillah!!

[BD-Shardul]

[magic boy]

Originally Posted by Roni_uk
I am pretty sure I have seen a post like this few months back for the secnd or third time... hmmm. or is it just a Deja Vu.

Anyway - thank you Habibul Bashar (I am pretty sure I have said it before).

Déjà vu :p

[Roni_uk]

Originally Posted by magic boy
Déjà vu :p

in English it is Deja Vu plus I dont have those funny looking hats for English letters.

[bangla-red]

It means "already seen"

[Beamer]

All the best to Bashar. He is top five all time cricketer we have ever produced.

[Ajfar]

He should have made his last game in Bangladesh. At least the home crowd could have gave him a special Good bye like Masud got.

[hoodlum]

Bashar we wont forget your contributions to BD cricket.Thanks alot.

[Zunaid]

Thank you Bashar. Your contributions will not forgotten.

Tribute banned is now up on BC.

[BD-Shardul]

Some pics of Bashar's career:


Habibul is receiving his Test Cap from BCB President


Bangladeshi batsman Habibul Bashar (R), watched by Sachin Tendulker (L), hits a ball off Indian pacer Zahir Khan, 10 November 2000, at Bangabandhu National Stadium during this South Asian country's inaugural Test match against India. Bashar hit 71 before being caught by the Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly off Zaheer Khan. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.


Habibul is celebrating his 1st Test century aganst Zimbabwe.


Habibul-Whatmore Combo


Habibul Bashar (L) is congratulated by Rajin Saleh (R) after compeleting his century during the fourth day of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Karachi, 23 August 2003.


Habibul Bashar on his way to 113, West Indies v Bangladesh, 1st Test, St Vincent, May 28, 2004


Bashar made a valuable 47 in the historic Cardiff match.


Bashar made half centuries in both innings against ZImbabwe, which was instrumental in registering our first test win.


Bashar is ecstatic after Bangladesh clinched their first ever ODI series victory. Bangladesh were 2-0 down but went on to win the next three matches.


Habibul Bashar sweeps during his entertaining 76, Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Fatullah, 1st day, April 9 2006


Finally age caught up and runs dried.

[auntu]

Thank you very much Habibul Bashar for your service to the national team.

We would remember you as the lone fighter in the team. You were the first batsman who started the counter attack from Bangladesh's part.

Wish you best of luck in your next life. Looking forward for your involvement in Bangladesh cricket. I would love to see you as our national selector.

N.B. Nice post Shardul. Love it.

[desirocker]

@ BD-Shardul, Thanks for da pictures as tbey tell the stories of our great former captain

[Zeeshan]

Great job Dr. Z, although Whatmore-Bashar combo is missing from there.

[WarWolf]

Hats off, Sir Bashar.

[Bond]

R.I.P Mr. Bashar.

[MohammedC]

Thank You Mr Bashar.

[Ashraf-FTP]

Originally Posted by Bond
R.I.P Mr. Bashar.

Buddy he didnt die. I think its rude to say it to someone like him...

Anyways, a true BD legend. And in my eyes, the best BD captain ever. We still really need him in number 3. Hopefully he will continue his involvement with BD cricket. And kick out these current selectors and be a great selector in the future.

[ialbd]

as the BC banner says.... Thankyou Habibul Bashar, thankyou for all your services. Enjoy your retirement but dont go away from cricket....

I remember buying a poster of BD cricket team in 1997 (after BD won ICC), and they had Bashar's name interchanged with Khaled Mahmud Shujon's (what can you do when all the focus was on Akram Khan in the middle ).....

[alibangali]

He was the first consistent player that we produced. He tried his best with the limited talent he had. His service to bangladesh cricket will not be forgotten. Thank you HB.

[babubangla]

বাংলাদেশের পক্ষে করা প্রতিটি রানের জন্য ধন্যবাদ।
আর কৃতজ্ঞতা জানাই উপহার দেয়া প্রতিটি গৌরবময় মুহূর্তের জন্য।
আগামী দিনগুলো উজ্জ্বলতর হোক।
ধন্যবাদ, হাবিবুল বাশার।

[cricket_pagol]

Thank you HB. You were one of the brightest star that kept bangladesh cricket alive!