Jishan Alam (; born 10 November 2004) is a

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er. A right-handed

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and right-arm offbreak bowler, Alam plays as a batting allrounder. He has represented

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at various youth levels, including the Under-19 and Bangladesh A teams.

Early life and family

Alam was born in

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, on 10 November 2004. He is the son of Jahangir Alam.

Domestic career

Alam made his

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debut for Agrani Bank Cricket Club against

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on 2 April 2023. He showcased consistent performances with the bat, scoring 575 runs in 23 matches, including four half-centuries, with a top score of 98. He made his first-class debut for

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against

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on 23 November 2024. In two matches, he scored 67 runs with a highest score of 44. Alam has also played in

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(T20) matches. In 2024, he delivered standout performances during the National Cricket League Twenty20, including a century against

on 11 December 2024. He ended the season with 296 runs in 9 matches at an average of 32.88 and a strike rate of 151.79.

Playing style

Alam is known for his aggressive batting style and effective

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. As a batting allrounder, he has contributed significantly to his team's success in domestic competitions.

Career statistics

As of December 2024:

Batting and fielding

Bowling

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Alam, Jishan 2004 births Living people Bangladeshi cricketers 21st-century Bangladeshi sportsmen People from Narayanganj District