Full name Mohammad Ashraful
Born July 7, 1984, Dhaka
Current age 26 years 240 days
Major teams Bangladesh, Asia XI, Dhaka Division, Dhaka Metropolis, Mumbai Indians
Also known as Ashraful Matin
Playing role Middle-order batsman
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm offbreak, Legbreak
Batting and fielding averages
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
World Cup | 15 | 15 | 4 | 288 | 87 | 26.18 | 379 | 75.98 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ODIs | 165 | 158 | 13 | 3361 | 109 | 23.17 | 4752 | 70.72 | 3 | 20 | 339 | 29 | 35 | 0 |
List A | 208 | 199 | 18 | 4238 | 111* | 23.41 |
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| 4 | 24 |
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| 52 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 |
World Cup | 15 | 4 | 95 | 82 | 2 | 2/42 | 2/42 | 41.00 | 5.17 | 47.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ODIs | 165 | 36 | 624 | 596 | 17 | 3/26 | 3/26 | 35.05 | 5.73 | 36.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
List A | 208 |
| 1282 | 1114 | 38 | 4/28 | 4/28 | 29.31 | 5.21 | 33.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Limited Overs Career Statistics
World Cup span | 2003-2011 |
ODI debut | Zimbabwe v Bangladesh at Bulawayo, Apr 11, 2001 scorecard |
Last ODI | Bangladesh v Ireland at Dhaka, Feb 25, 2011 scorecard |
List A debut | 2000/01 |
Last List A | Bangladesh v Ireland at Dhaka, Feb 25, 2011 scorecard |
Mohammad Ashraful is currently Bangladesh's most experienced player but success had eluded him of late, and he's struggled to live up to the expectations he'd set with his exploits in the bat earlier in his career. Ashraful hit the headlines with his flamboyant strokeplay during his match-winning century that stunned Australia in Cardiff. Amid fluctuation in form, he was appointed captain and his stint proved to be disappointing, not to mention his own performance with the bat. He was replaced by Mashrafe Mortaza at the helm, and was eventually dropped from the side. He won a recall for the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean in 2010, and was awarded a top-level central contract despite not playing the 4-0 win over New Zealand.
Strengths
His attacking approach, enterprising strokeplay and the momentum he brings to the innings when in full flow.
Key stats
Ashraful's average has never gone over 30 in any year since 2001. His highest average in a year is 29.39 which he achieved in 2008
Ashraful's performance in global tournaments has also been quite ordinary. He averages 21.46 in 19 matches with two half-centuries.
World Cup tracker
Had a poor 2003 World Cup, barring a knock of 53 against New Zealand. The highlight of his performance four years later was his 83-ball 87 against South Africa in Providence, where Bangladesh pulled off their second upset of the tournament, winning by 67 runs.
Siddhartha Talya
Expert view
"An enigma, most senior player in terms of experience. Excellent player of pace and spin. On his day, he can be a treat to watch. Promised a lot but has not done justice to his talent. Can be a tricky customer if on song. Hopefully he will deliver this time."- Athar Ali Khan, former Bangladesh batsman