Shafiul Islam Mourns the Loss of His Mother

Former Bangladesh national team fast bowler Shafiul Islam Suhas has lost his mother. The news of her death was shared on Wednesday morning, 19 August, by Rubel Hossain, another former Bangladesh pacer and a close friend of Shafiul.

In a post on social media, Rubel said that Shafiul’s mother had passed away shortly before his message was published. He expressed deep sorrow at the news and offered prayers for the bereaved family.

Rubel wrote that the death of his friend’s mother had left him deeply saddened. He prayed for Allah’s forgiveness for the deceased and wished that she would be granted the highest place in Jannatul Ferdous.

The death has brought a period of grief for Shafiul and his family. Rubel’s message also reflected the close personal bond between the two former national-team fast bowlers, who shared part of Bangladesh’s cricket journey at international level.

Shafiul Islam, widely known by his nickname Suhas, represented Bangladesh in all three formats of international cricket. He made his international debut as a fast bowler and went on to feature in Test, one-day international and Twenty20 international matches for the national side. Over the years, he remained associated with Bangladesh’s pace-bowling ranks and was recognised for his ability to generate movement and maintain discipline with the ball.

Although his international career included several periods away from the national side, Shafiul remained an experienced figure in Bangladesh’s domestic cricket structure. His career has also made him a familiar name among supporters who followed the development of the country’s fast-bowling contingent.

According to Rubel, the funeral prayer for Shafiul’s mother will be held in their home area of Bogura. Details regarding the timing and location of the funeral prayer were not provided in the statement.

The news has prompted an outpouring of sympathy from those connected with Shafiul and Bangladesh cricket. In moments of personal loss, support from former teammates and friends often provides an important source of comfort for athletes and their families.

Shafiul is now facing the loss of a close family member as tributes and prayers are offered for his mother. Rubel’s message concluded with a prayer for the deceased and condolences for Shafiul and his family during their bereavement.