Mir Belayet Hossain
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Mymensingh, East Bengal, Pakistan
Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mir Belayet Hossain Belal |
| Born | 1 July 1955 Mymensingh, East Bengal, Pakistan |
| 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]
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][4][5][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][5]
