Wahidul Gani

Wahidul Gani (born 22 September 1958) is a former Bangladeshi cricketer who played in one ODI in 1988, and a coach who is highly regarded for his coaching of young cricketers.

Wahidul Gani
Personal information
Born (1958-09-22) 22 September 1958
Dacca, East Pakistan
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm leg-spin
International information
National side
Only ODI28 October 1988 v Pakistan
Career statistics
Competition ODIs
Matches 1
Runs scored -
Batting average -
100s/50s -/-
Top score -
Balls bowled 36
Wickets -
Bowling average -
5 wickets in innings -
10 wickets in match n/a
Best bowling -
Catches/stumpings -/-
Source: Cricinfo, 21 December 2015

Playing career

Wahidul Gani was a right-arm leg-spin bowler and a lower order batsman. He played his only ODI match for Bangladesh against Pakistan in the Asia Cup at Chittagong MA Aziz Stadium in 1988.

Coaching career

After retiring he dedicated his time to finding and coaching young talented Bangladeshi cricketers. He founded a coaching institution called "Ankur" and trained his students by himself, three times a week, at the indoor facilities of the Abahani Club. One of his students, Mohammad Ashraful, who was discovered by Gani at the age of 11, scored a Test century in 2001 at the age of 16 to become the youngest centurion in Test history. Another of his students, Mohammad Sharif, also started his international career on a high but later lost his place for the national team because of long term injury. He also coached Afiqul Islam Sadi, who is playing for Bangladesh national u'19 cricket team.

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