Nazmul Islam


Mohammad Nazmul Islam, generally known as Nazmul Islam and sometimes by his nickname Apu, is a Bangladeshi first-class, List A and Twenty20 cricketer since the 2009–10 Bangladeshi cricket season. Nazmul is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm orthodox spin bowler. He got recognition for his cobra celebration after getting wickets.

Domestic career

He has played for Dhaka Division in the National Cricket League. He has represented his country playing for Bangladesh A and at under-23 level. In the Bangladesh Cricket League, he has played for both East Zone and South Zone.
In October 2018, he was named in the squad for the Rangpur Riders team, following the draft for the 2018–19 Bangladesh Premier League. In November 2019, he was selected to play for the Sylhet Thunder in the 2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League.

International career

In February 2018, he was added to Bangladesh's Twenty20 International squad for their series against Sri Lanka. He made his T20I debut for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on 15 February 2018.
In August 2018, he was one of twelve debutants to be selected for a 31-man preliminary squad for Bangladesh ahead of the 2018 Asia Cup. Later that month, he was named in Bangladesh's fifteen-man squad for the tournament. He made his One Day International debut for Bangladesh against Afghanistan on 23 September 2018.
In October 2018, he was named in Bangladesh's Test squad for their series against Zimbabwe. He made his Test debut for Bangladesh against Zimbabwe on 3 November 2018.
On 20 June 2020, he was reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 alongside fellow Bangladeshi cricketers Mashrafe Mortaza and Nafees Iqbal.