Shamim Kabir enjoys a permanent position in the annals of Bangladesh cricket, having led the national side in its first ever international match, against MCC, in Dhaka

Dhaka

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...

, in January 1977. The tall and lanky opener had a successful match, scoring 30 and 25. He also captained the East Zone side at Chittagong

Chittagong

Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...

 and scored 29 in the second innings.

1st Class career

He made his 1st class debut playing for the East Pakistan side against Karachi (Green) in Nov. 1961. In Dec. 1964, he scored his maiden 1st Class half-century. Playing for Dacca University against a strong PIA bowling attack, at the Dacca Stadium (now known as BangaBandhu National Stadium), he scored 64 in the 1st innings. He was in good form that season, as in March 1965, he scored 55 against Dacca, in a match played at the Outer Stadium. His highest score of 89 came in Jan 1968. Playing for East Pakistan (Green) against the East Pakistan Railways, at the Dacca Stadium, he scored 89 in the 1st innings. He shared a 101 run 3rd wicket partnership with the skipper MA Latif.
Overall in his 15 1st class matches Shamim scored 411 runs at an average of 17.86. He was also an occasional Wk, and has one stumping to his credit.

After Retirement

He retired from international cricket after the 1976–77 season. Raquibul Hasan

Raquibul Hasan

Raqibul Hasan is a former Bangladeshi cricketer who played in 2 ODIs in 1986. he is widely regarded as one of the best Bangladeshi batsman of his era.-Early years:...

 took over the captaincy from him. After his retirement from international cricket, he got heavily involved with the cricket administration, and helped in the early development of cricket in Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...

 .
He played most of his club cricket in Dhaka

Dhaka

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...

, with the Azad Boys Club.

External links

• http://www.thedailystar.net/magazine/2006/05/02/sports.htm
• http://www.thedailystar.net/suppliments/2006/15thanniv/sports/sports12.htm