Shamsur Rahman (cricketer)


Mohammad Shamsur Rahman is a Bangladeshi cricketer who plays as a right-handed batsman and right arm medium pace bowler. He has represented Bangladesh at international level. He is also known by his nickname Shuvo.

Early and domestic career

Between 2004 and 2006, Shamsur represented the Bangladesh under-19 team in both Under-19 Tests and One-Day International matches. In 2006, he was a member of the Bangladesh squad at the 2006 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
Shamsur made his first-class debut in 2005 playing for the Bangladesh Cricket Board President's XI against the touring Zimbabwean team.
He made his debut for Khulna Division in 2005/06 and moved on to Dhaka Division in 2006/07. He also appeared for the Bangladesh Cricket Board President's XI in 2004/05 and Bangladesh A in the same season and represented his country in various age group sides, including in Under 19 'Test' and One Day International matches.
In January 2014, Shamsur made 247, the third highest first-class score in Bangladesh at that point. Shortly after this, he was selected in the Bangladesh Test team, making his debut on 27 January against Sri Lanka.
He was the leading run-scorer for Mohammedan Sporting Club in the 2017–18 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, with 458 runs in 11 matches.
In October 2018, he was named in the squad for the Comilla Victorians team, following the draft for the 2018–19 Bangladesh Premier League. He was the leading run-scorer for Gazi Group Cricketers in the 2018–19 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League tournament, with 374 runs in 11 matches. In November 2019, he was selected to play for the Khulna Tigers in the 2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League.

International career

He made his Twenty20 international debut on 31 March 2013 against Sri Lanka at Pallekelle.