Back in the 2024–25 National Cricket League season, a new name emerged in Bangladesh’s domestic circuit: Amite Hasan. Representing Sylhet Division despite being born and raised in Narayanganj, Amite delivered a standout campaign, scoring 785 runs at an average of 78.50. His season included two centuries, one of them converted into a double hundred, along with five fifties from just 12 innings.
At the time, national selector Abdur Razzak was asked whether Amite deserved a Test call-up, especially amid concerns over the top order’s inconsistency. Speaking at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium media plaza, Razzak said, “What we feel is he is not ready yet, but he is in our radar as we don’t want to fail him after a breakthrough.”
Fast forward to April 2026, and Amite received a call from Chief Selector Habibul Bashar Sumon, instructing him to prepare for the first Test against Pakistan, beginning on 8 May. The long-awaited call-up had finally arrived.
His first national selection came on the back of a strong 162 for East Zone in the opening round of the BCL four-day competition. Speaking to Times of Bangladesh, Amite said, “Alhamdulillah, every player dreams of this moment. One dream has been fulfilled, but there is still a long journey ahead.”
A year earlier, he had been labelled as “not ready.” Asked how he views his readiness now, Amite reflected on his progress and growing experience. The 24-year-old batter said, “That was the 2024–25 season. In the last one and a half years, I have played two HP series, so I have gained experience. Now, Alhamdulillah, I am happy to get this opportunity.”
Known for his calm and quiet nature, Amite prefers to stay grounded and focus on the present rather than dwell on the past. Reflecting on his recent BCL century, he said, “I always try to stay in the present. The last BCL went well, Alhamdulillah. Now I will focus on whatever comes next.”
Chief selector Sumon has placed faith in Amite’s temperament, a key requirement for a Test batter. On his approach to red-ball cricket, Amite explained, “My process is simple. I always try to take it ball by ball. I do not think too far ahead like scoring 100 or 150. I just focus on playing ball by ball.”
His dream has now come true as he prepares to share the dressing room with Bangladesh Test stalwarts such as Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque. However, Amite remains grounded, fully aware of the journey that brought him here.
“I made my first-class debut in 2019. Since then, overall it has been a good journey. Around 2021–22 there was a slight dip, but from 2019 to 2024 it has mostly been consistent. I tried to stay consistent, and finally I have got this opportunity,” he recalled.
Amite was initially introduced to first-class cricket with Sylhet Division as a wicketkeeper-batter when the side needed reinforcement. Coach Hannan Sarkar later approached former Bangladesh captain and then Sylhet coach Rajin Saleh, who helped guide his early development.
Rajin, who recently completed his Level-3 coaching certification, revealed that to Times of Bangladesh that, he worked closely with Amite for around 90 days as part of his BCB-assigned field assignment.
Asked about his training with Rajin, Amite said, “I have worked on skills with Rajin sir from HP. Since I also play for Sylhet Division, I regularly work on skills there as well. Communication with him has always been very good.”
Chief selector Sumon further explained Amite’s inclusion during the T20I series opener between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Chattogram, describing him as an experienced domestic campaigner.
“There is a clear difference between first-class and Test cricket. He has performed well in domestic cricket for the last 3–4 years. He is an experienced player,” Sumon said.
“Our message to him is that it takes time to adjust at any level. If you look at Hashim Amla, he was not very aggressive at the start but later adapted. He needs to give himself that time,” he added.
