Towhid Hridoy
Towhid Hridoy is an exciting right-handed batsman for Bangladesh. Born in Bogra, he earned international cricket spots after making waves domestically and age group level cricket – scoring an unprecedented 92 on his ODI debut against Ireland – the highest ever score ever scored by any Bangladeshi batter in that format!
After Bangladesh experienced an inauspicious start to their innings, Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy joined forces in an unbroken 154-run partnership for the sixth wicket that enabled them to recover quickly from early setbacks and post a respectable total score.
He is a versatile batsman
Towhid Hridoy is one of Bangladesh’s brightest talents and versatile batsman. After making his first-class debut for Rajshahi Division during the 2017-18 National Cricket League season, Hridoy made an immediate impact by producing powerful displays. Hridoy went on to participate in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup where his performance cemented his place. Domestic performance and BPL success eventually propelled Hridoy towards national team selection; his ODI debut against Ireland marked by 92 runs was another impressive display against Hridoy himself!
Hridoy is an adaptable player who can bat anywhere in the order. His ability to accelerate during middle and death overs is invaluable for Bangladesh in pressure situations, making him a vital component. Over time his batting style has evolved; now more aggressive. His powerful presence makes an intimidating opponent for any bowler.
Though Hridoy has yet to meet all expectations from his international debut, he is making steady progress in the right direction. Hridoy represents an exciting prospect for Bangladesh and could serve as their key man during pivotal matches; with excellent understanding and technique. Furthermore, his adaptability allows him to adapt easily to different pitches and conditions.
At present, Bangladesh Cricket team’s strength lies in its balance; veterans like Nazmul Hossain Shanto and Mahmudullah provide stability while youngsters such as Towhid Hridoy and Tanzid Hasan bring fearlessness in batting. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain adds variety to batting lineup while Taskin Ahmed acts as an ideal counter to fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami.
Bangladesh will have their work cut out for them against India’s aggressive batters in the powerplay and death overs. But their bowlers are well equipped to counter this threat; even without star paceman Bumrah at their disposal; Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana will provide the pace attack needed.
He is a leader
Hridoy is an elegant middle-order batsman who is being touted as the future leader of Bangladesh cricket. Boasting solid technique and an arsenal of attacking shots, Hridoy made his national team debut against Ireland at Sylhet in 2023 and immediately scored 92 on debut! Hridoy then earned himself his place through consistent domestic and BPL performances; additionally he has experience from playing Sri Lanka Premier League which gave him exposure to international standards.
Hridoy has an innate talent for leading and inspiring his teammates. This leadership has been key in his success with Bangladesh at international level. Hridoy excels at building innings under pressure situations, earning vice-captaincy positions both times at Under-19 World Cup tournaments in 2018 and 2020 respectively. Furthermore, he regularly features for Shinepukur Cricket Club and Sylhet Strikers teams during Bangladesh Premier League competition.
Hridoy knows the Champions Trophy will present Bangladesh with another significant challenge, and is eager to meet it head on. He stressed the significance of developing skills on flat pitches which will be crucial in winning at shorter formats like T20. Furthermore, Hridoy stressed improving Bangladesh’s mindset so they can compete effectively against India on the batting track.
Hridoy produced an outstanding innings in Bangladesh’s opening ODI against India at Hyderabad, scoring an unbeaten 63 not out. Opening alongside Jaker Ali, Hridoy created an outstanding partnership and put Bangladesh into an advantageous position after 10 overs; however, India quickly made inroads against them to expose Bangladesh’s weaknesses on the batting track.
Rumors surrounding Najmul Hossain Shanto’s possible decision to step back from captaincy across all formats has generated plenty of discussion, with Towhid Hridoy being mentioned often as a potential replacement. Hridoy boasts an excellent batting record and his relaxed manner at the crease makes him a valuable asset for Bangladesh; his strong performances against fast bowlers as an anchor has secured his inclusion on their Champions Trophy squad.
He is a hard-hitting batsman
Hridoy’s impeccable technique and cricketing acumen make him an indispensable member of any batting lineup. He can anchor an innings before speeding it along when required. Capable of both pace and spin bowling, Hridoy can build or finish games effectively while being an outstanding fielder with an outstanding ground game.
Hridoy first made headlines worldwide when he scored his maiden ODI century against India in 2025. Although Bangladesh were struggling at 26 for 4, Hridoy struck five boundaries and two sixes to form an outstanding sixth-wicket partnership against them; also this total represented their highest total ever against them in an ICC tournament match!
Comilla Victorians batsman Amit Singh has performed strongly in the ongoing 10th edition of Bangladesh Premier League and some have speculated he may replace Mushfiqur Rahim at number four in national team batting order. While his ability is undeniable, there remains some room for improvement; his stance leans slightly leg-sideish while his high backlift makes it harder for him to bat against full-length deliveries in time.
Hridoy remains a solid batsman despite these minor setbacks, scoring runs against both spinners and fast bowlers with ease. He particularly thrives against spinners as evidenced by his impressive run rate this season; additionally he excels when the ball is short of length allowing him to hit big sixes off shorter deliveries.
Hridoy has demonstrated his ability to adapt his play according to the situation, something some younger Bangladesh players don’t always do well at doing. He engineered an incredible chase against Ireland in the 2022 BPL final and has proven adept at taking wickets when necessary – an attribute which should help him become an indispensable performer on Bangladesh’s national side in the near future. Hridoy is a very promising young player with great promise who could one day become one of Bangladesh’s big-hitting batsmen.
He is a versatile player
Hridoy is an experienced Twenty20 and One Day International cricketer who has already made an impressionful statement of ability in both formats. With his keen understanding of the game and knack for scoring runs under pressure in high-scoring games, especially those where sixes may be hit regularly; as well as hitting big sixes with ease and rotating the strike rotation making him an excellent option to add balance to Bangladesh’s middle-order batting lineup and also capable of spinning; Hridoy adds depth and variety to Bangladesh’s batting lineup and add depth and diversity when added with spin capabilities that will add depth and complexity as he adds depth and versatility into Bangladeshi’s middle-order batting lineup.
Hridoy made his mark at domestic and youth levels before making the national side, winning several tournaments as an under-19 world cup-winner for Bangladesh in 2020, then debuting against Ireland for his first ODI against them in March 2023. Over his first year as an international cricketer he amassed 918 runs across all formats; later that year he will represent Bangladesh at the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 hosted by Oman – his debut tournament outside Bangladesh!
Bangladesh A’s roster for the Emerging Teams Asia Cup features both young, promising talent as well as established veterans of the game. Liton Das is a veteran opener who provides stability at the top of the order; Soumya Sarkar and Tanzid Hasan are promising young batsman while Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah provide experience while Najmul Hossain Shanto and Jaker Ali provide depth to Bangladesh A’s batting lineup.
Bangladesh will look to turn around their recent struggles against India with an improved ODI series performance against them. While they face a tough challenge, their strong squad holds potential to perform well on home turf. Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Towhid Hridoy’s experience should prove valuable to their squad; these newcomers should complement a powerful batting line-up and a well-balanced bowling department as contenders in this tournament.
