Naimur Rahman - Bangladesh - Batsman

Naimur Rahman is Bangladesh's first Test captain. Born in Manikganj, Rahman was a student from the famous sports institute BKSP, which has produced some of Bangladesh's greatest players - Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim to name a few. He made his ODI debut against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 1995 and was an integral member of the winning 1997 ICC Trophy team.

A middle-order batsman and an off-break bowler, Rahman didn't enjoy success in the international era. His only substantial contribution was in Bangladesh's inaugural Test match against India, where he picked six wickets (his only fifer in internationals) that included the prized scalp of Sachin Tendulkar.

Overall, he captained his side in seven Tests losing six of them and the other one was drawn. After the series defeat to Zimbabwe at home in 2001, Rahman was sacked as the captain. He played his last international game in December 2002 against the West Indies. Regular failures and knee injury meant that there was no comeback for Rahman.

Post retirement, Rahman joined politics and was a member of the parliament from his home district of Manikganj. Later he became the president of the CWAB (Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh). He was briefly part of the national selection panel as well.

By Abhinand Raghavendran