MOHAMMAD RAFIQUE Left-arm spin; left-hand batsman

FACTFILE DOB: 05/09/70 Team: Sylhet Division Test debut: v India, Dhaka, 2000 ODI debut:v India, Sharjah, 1995

One of the most experienced players in the Bangladesh squad, Mohammad Rafique has played in more than 50 one-day internationals.

The left-arm spinner and hard-hitting batsman took part in Bangladesh's first one-day win, the 1998 victory over Kenya, when he hit 77 and took 3-56 to be named man-of-the-match.

Rafique also played in the win over Pakistan at the 1999 World Cup.

His career started badly after being reported with a suspect bowling action in 2001, but he bounced back 18 months later.

"Our left-arm spinner has been in and out of the team a little bit over the years, but now assumes the mantle of our number one spinner. He's a hard worker and any reward that he gets is deserved," says coach Dav Whatmore of the player.