England all-rounder Moeen Ali has identified young leg-spinner Rishad Hossain as a potential future star of Bangladesh cricket, despite believing the national team currently lacks a world-class player.
Hobart Hurricanes strengthened their position at the top of the table with a dominant 37-run victory over Adelaide Strikers, defending 178 with a clinical bowling performance highlighted by an impressive spell from Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain.
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain continued to impress for the Hobart Hurricanes in the ongoing Big Bash League, playing a key role in their six-wicket victory over Sydney Thunder in Sydney on Saturday, a result that lifted Hobart to the top of the standings.
Hobart Hurricanes held their nerve to defeat Melbourne Renegades by four wickets in a closely fought Big Bash League match in Hobart, chasing down 163 with one over to spare.
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain enjoyed his first three-wicket haul in a single match in the Big Bash League, despite conceding runs at a higher rate.
Hobart Hurricanes cruised to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Melbourne Renegades with 37 balls to spare, but the match still offered a notable highlight from a Bangladeshi perspective as Rishad Hossain delivered an impressive spell with the ball.
Marcus Stoinis produced a commanding all-round performance to guide Melbourne Stars to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Hobart Hurricanes in the fifth match of the Big Bash League at Melbourne on Thursday night.
Hobart Hurricanes held their nerve to beat Sydney Thunder by four wickets with one ball remaining in a tense Big Bash League clash in Hobart on Tuesday night.
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain is set to step into the Big Bash League field as the young leg-spinner will represent the Hobart Hurricanes and has already shared a special message for fans after donning the team jersey for the first time.
Bangladesh wrapped up the three-match ODI series in style, thrashing the West Indies by 179 runs in the decider at Mirpur.
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has enjoyed a stunning rise in the latest ICC rankings following his match-winning performances against West Indies.
After a quickfire 26 off 13 balls in the first match, Rishad Hossain took his power-hitting a notch higher in the second ODI, smashing 39* off just 14 deliveries.