In 2001, when Mohammad Sharif was 17 years old, he was chosen in the national side due to good display in the National League. He appeared genuinely quick, lanky and tall. He was successful in moving the ball in both directions and could bowl reverse swing. In the lower order, he served as a handy hard hitting batsman. As a fielder, he appeared brisk.
Sharif had a reasonable beginning to his international career. However, in 2002, he lost his place and after the 2003 World Cup he had an irritating groin injury. He had to undergo a series of operations in India and Australia. About 4 years after his previous appearance for the national side, when he was selected for the tour of Zimbabwe, he returned to the national side. In 2008, he joined the rebel ICL (Dhaka Warriors) and almost ended his international career. The Bangladesh Cricket Board issued a 10 year ban on him.
Career Highlights
| Team |
Dhaka Warriors
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| Born | 12 Dec 1983 |
| Nationality |
Bangladesh
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| Team History | |
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Dhaka Warriors
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2000 - present |
Mohammad Sharif has participated in 60 first class matches and has made 189 dismissals in these while bowling 10053 deliveries and conceding 5500 runs. His bowling strike rate was 53.1, economy rate was 3.28 and bowling average was 29.10. He batted in 100 innings and accrued 1222 runs at a batting average of 15.27. As a fielder, he took 30 catches.
