Mir Belayet Hossain
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mir Belayet Hossain Belal |
| Born | 1 July 1955 Mymensingh, East Bengal, Pakistan (now Bangladesh) |
| Died | 23 July 2025 (aged 70) Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Role | Wicket-keeper batsman |
| International information | |
| National side |
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| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| Abahani Krira Chakra | |
| Kalabagan | |
| Rupali Bank | |
| Agrani Bank | |
| Dhanmondi Club | |
| Mymensingh Sports Council | |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 24 July 2025 | |
Mir Belayet Hossain Belal (Bengali: মীর বেলায়েত হোসেন বেলাল; 1 July 1955 – 23 July 2025) was a Bangladeshi wicket-keeper. A right-handed batsman, he played for the national cricket team. Hossain was born in Mymensingh. From an early age, he was interested in sports and showed his cricket skills in school and college competitions. In the 1980s, he became known in domestic cricket for his bold batting style.[1][2]
Playing career
International
During the 1979 ICC Trophy, Belayet Hossain played three matches for Bangladesh. He scored 19 runs against Canada, remained not out with 13 runs against Malaysia, and added 10 runs against Denmark. His contributions as a lower-order batsman and as a wicket-keeper were valuable for the team during the early years of Bangladesh's international cricket.[3]
| Match | Runs scored | Date | Ground | Tournament format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh vs Denmark | 10 | 4 June 1979 | Birmingham | ICCTROPHY #23 |
| Bangladesh vs Malaysia | 13* | 31 May 1979 | Walsall | ICCTROPHY #17 |
| Bangladesh vs Canada | 19 | 29 May 1979 | Lichfield | ICCTROPHY #14[3] |
National team
Hossain represented the Bangladesh national team from 1977 to 1984. He was a member of the 1979 ICC Trophy squad. His skill behind the stumps and his brave performances with the bat established him as an important player for the team.[4][2]
Club and domestic cricket
In Dhaka's club cricket, Hossain played for Abahani, Kalabagan, Rupali Bank, Agrani Bank, and Dhanmondi Club. He also represented the Mymensingh District in the National Cricket Championship. His hard-hitting batting and lively presence behind the stumps made him stand out in club cricket.[2][5][6][3]
Retirement
After his playing days, his involvement with cricket did not end. He served as a match referee in 79 first-class matches, 81 List 'A' matches, and one T20 match. He also worked as a regional development manager for the BCB.[2][6]
Death
On 23 July 2025, Hossain died in Mymensingh, at the age of 70. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association expressed their condolences.[7][8][9]
References
- ^ "Former national cricketer Mir Belayet Hossain passes away". The Daily Star. 24 July 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d "In his playing days Belal was the heartbeat of Abahani on the field". Jagonews24.com (in Bengali). 24 July 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c "Mir Belayet Hossain profile and biography". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ OneCricket; Dutta, Soumyajit (24 July 2025). "Bangladeshi Cricketer-Turned-Umpire Dies Aged 70". OneCricket. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ Soumyajit Dutta (24 July 2025). "Bangladesh Cricket Stalwart Mir Belayet Hossain Passes Away At 70". OneCricket. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Obituary: Wicketkeeper Cricketer Mir Belayet Hossain". YouTube Short. 24 July 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ Bangla Tribune Report (24 July 2025). "Former cricketer Belayet Hossain has passed away". Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ Sports Reporter (24 July 2025). "Former cricketer Belayet Hossain has passed away". RisingBD.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ Editorial Department (24 July 2025). "Former cricketer Mir Belayet Hossain is no more". Somoyer Khobor (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 July 2025.
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