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Sabbir Rahman is a professional cricketer from Bangladesh, known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to play as a middle-order batsman. Here is a brief profile:

Sabbir Rahman

• Full Name: Mohammad Sabbir Rahman
• Date of Birth: November 22, 1991
• Place of Birth: Rajshahi, Bangladesh
• Batting Style: Right-handed
• Bowling Style: Right-arm leg break
• Role: Batting all-rounder

Domestic Career:

Sabbir Rahman made his first-class debut for Rajshahi Division in 2008. Over the years, he has represented various teams in the domestic circuit, including Rajshahi Kings and Dhaka Dynamites in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). His performances in the BPL caught attention, especially for his aggressive and powerful batting.

International Career:

Sabbir made his international debut for Bangladesh in February 2014 in a T20I against Sri Lanka. He quickly gained a reputation for his fearless batting in limited-overs cricket, especially in T20s.

• ODI Debut: November 21, 2014, against Zimbabwe
• T20I Debut: February 14, 2014, against Sri Lanka
• Test Debut: October 20, 2016, against England

Although primarily known for his explosive batting, he has also contributed with leg-spin bowling in limited capacities. His ability to handle pressure situations in T20 and ODI cricket helped him become a regular in Bangladesh’s middle order. Sabbir is particularly known for his role in Bangladesh's success in the 2016 Asia Cup, where he was the top scorer for his team.

Playing Style:

Sabbir is an attacking middle-order batsman, often seen as a finisher in white-ball cricket. His aggressive stroke play, especially his ability to hit big shots, has earned him the reputation of a power-hitter. He is also a handy part-time leg-spinner, though he rarely bowls in international cricket.

Controversies:

Sabbir Rahman’s career has been somewhat controversial, with multiple instances of disciplinary actions taken against him for misconduct, both on and off the field. He was once banned for six months from domestic cricket in 2018 for physical abuse of a fan during a match and has faced fines for violating the code of conduct.

Achievements:

• Top scorer for Bangladesh in the 2016 Asia Cup (T20 format).
• Known for his memorable innings in limited-overs cricket, particularly in T20Is.

Despite his controversies, Sabbir remains a talented cricketer with the ability to turn matches in Bangladesh's favor, especially in the shorter formats