Imrul Kayes is a Bangladeshi professional cricketer. Imrul is a left-handed batsman who bowls slow left-arm orthodox. He has played in the 2011 and 2015 ICC ODI World Cups for Bangladesh.
Let’s learn about Imrul Kayes’s net worth, career earnings, salary, career overview, stats, wife, and more.
About Imrul Kayes
Imrul Kayes was born on 2 February 1987, in Meherpur, Khulna, Bangladesh. A Bangladeshi professional cricketer, Imrul Kayes is a left-handed batsman. He was one of the best openers of Bangladesh along with Tamim Iqbal.
Imrul Kayes made his first-class debut in 2006. He has played a total of 112 first-class games, scoring 6,718 runs at an average of 34.45. He has 18 centuries and 22 half-centuries in his first-class career.
International Career
Imrul Kayes made his One Day International debut for Bangladesh on 14 October 2008, with a match against New Zealand. 1 month later, on 19 November 2008, he made his Test debut, against South Africa. Imrul played in the T20I side for the first time on 1 May 2010, in a match against Pakistan.
Imrul Kayes was one of the best opening batsmen in Bangladesh. He has played 78 ODI games, scoring 2,434 runs at an average of 32.02. He made 16 half-centuries and 4 centuries in his ODI career.
On October 21, 2018, Kayes scored a career-best 144 (140) against Zimbabwe in the first ODI, tying it with second-most by a Bangladeshi batsman in an ODI along with Mushfiqur Rahim.
In the 2011 ODI World Cup, Imrul Kayes was Bangladesh’s leading run-scorer in the tournament with 188 runs at an average of 37.60. During the tournament, he produced two Man-of-the-Match performances, striking fifties against England and the Netherlands to help Bangladesh to victory on each occasion.
T20 Franchise League Career
The BCB founded the six-team Bangladesh Premier League in 2012. Imrul Kayes was bought by the Sylhet Royals for $50,000. He scored 102 runs from 7 innings in the competition.
Imrul has also played for the Rangpur Riders and Chattogram Challengers. He currently plays for the Comilla Victorians, as a captain. Comilla Victorians is the defending champion of the Bangladesh Premier League, under the captaincy of Kayes.
Imrul Kayes’s Net Worth in 2023
As of 2023, Imrul Kayes’s estimated net worth is $4 million. The Bangladeshi left-handed batsman’s prime source of earnings is his cricket career.
Salary and Career Earnings
Imrul Kayes earns an estimated $43,000 yearly salary, as an ‘A’ category player. Alongside his cricket contract, Imrul earns a good amount from brand promotions and sponsorship deals. His exact career earnings are unknown.
Franchise League Fee
The Bangladeshi left-handed batsman plays for the Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League. Imrul Kayes’s franchise fee is around $50,000.
Personal Details
Full Name | Imrul Kayes |
Born | 2 February 1987 |
Birthplace | Meherpur, Khulna, Bangladesh |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Age | 36 |
Shirt No. | 45 |
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 141 lb (64 kg) |
Role | Opening Batter |
Batting | Left-handed |
Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox |
Net Worth | $4 million |
Relationship Status | Married |
Wife | Rubaiya Islam |
@imrulkayes45 |
Wife
Imrul Kayes is a married man. His gorgeous wife is Rubaiya Islam. They got married in 2019. The couple leads a happy life together.
Age
Born on 2 February 1987, he is 36 years old.
Height
He is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
Weight
He is 141 lbs (64 kg).
Career Stats
[As of 22 November 2019]
Competition | Test | ODI |
Matches | 39 | 78 |
Runs scored | 1,797 | 2,434 |
Batting Avg | 24.28 | 32.02 |
100s/50s | 3/4 | 4/16 |
Top Score | 150 | 144 |
Catches | 35 | 21 |
FAQs about Imrul Kayes
What is Imrul Kayes’s Net Worth?
His net worth is $4 million.
Where is he from?
Meherpur, Khulna, Bangladesh.
Who is his wife?
His wife’s name is Rubaiya Islam.
What is his jersey no.?
He wears no.45 for Bangladesh.
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