Ebadot Hossain on Wednesday ripped the New Zealand batting lineup to script Bangladesh’s first win against the reigning WTC champs. Riding on the pacer’s 6/46 in the second innings, Mominul and co also won their first Test outside Asia. 

Hossain had dismissed four Kiwi batsmen in the second innings on Day four. He claimed his maiden Test fifer with a brilliant delivery to Ross Taylor early on the last day of the second Test. Bangladesh won by eight wickets. 

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“We have come here for the last 11 years and not won a game. When we came this time, we set a goal and we said to ourselves we can do it,” Hossain, a former volleyball player, said after the game. 

He was named the player of the match. 

“New Zealand are Test Champions and if we beat them then it will inspire the next generation to do the same. I have been working hard with Ottis Gibson. The conditions are too flat in Bangladesh and we are still learning how to bowl away from home. I am a soldier of Bangladesh and know how to celebrate (after a wicket). My journey from volleyball to cricket is a long story. I am enjoying my cricket,” the 27-year-old added. 

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Talking about Hossain’s skill, Bangladesh’s bowling coach Ottis Gibson said that he came to cricket only five years ago and has been playing international cricket for two years. 

“He’s a joy to work with because he’s enthusiastic and he wants to learn so much. When his confidence is high, he can bowl spells like this.”

Ebadot Hossain is a fan of Aussie great Brett Lee. He made his first class debut in 2016. 

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Prior to cricket, Hossain played volleyball for the Bangladesh Air Force. However, it was during a scouting session that he was noticed and taken to a training camp at Dhaka. 

Hossain then got picked in the Bangladesh Premier League. He made his Test debut for Bangladesh in the 2019 tour of New Zealand .