Towhid Hridoy is regarded as one of Bangladesh’s most promising batters in limited-overs cricket, known for his expansive shot-making and rare ability — as noted by Litton Das — to clear the boundary off good deliveries, a trait uncommon among Bangladeshi batters. A product of the country’s robust youth system, Hridoy represented Bangladesh in both the 2018 and 2020 ICC Under-19 World Cups . His breakthrough came during a standout campaign in the 2023 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) , where he scored 403 runs at an impressive strike rate, earning a swift call-up to the national side. He made his ODI and T20I debuts in early 2023. Hridoy impressed in ODIs right away, scoring 92 on debut against Ireland , although his T20I debut against England was less impactful. While he’s yet to fully replicate his domestic T20 success at the international level, his ODI record continues to grow . Notable Performances: Back-to-back half-centuries in the 2023 Asia Cup 74 vs Australia at the 2023 Cricket World Cup Maiden international century on a tough Dubai pitch against India in the Champions Trophy 2025 However, his career has not been without controversy. In 2025, Hridoy was handed a four-match suspension by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for misconduct toward umpires during a domestic match. Despite the disciplinary hiccup, Hridoy remains a key figure in Bangladesh’s future white-ball plans, with the potential to become a mainstay in the middle order for years to come.
