Robi Bowler Hunt Crowns Promising Bowling Talents at Grand Finale

Dhaka, November 2, 2026: Robi Bowler Hunt, an initiative to discover and nurture promising bowling talents in Bangladesh, concluded with a grand finale and prize-giving ceremony today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

With over 25,000 registrations, this talent-hunting initiative completed trials across 9 venues nationwide, ultimately discovering 143 promising bowling talents. Among them are 57 pacers and 86 spinners, comprising 108 male and 35 female bowlers. The journey from thousands of registrations to identifying these 143 promising talents reflects the scale of the initiative and its commitment to discovering emerging bowling talent from diverse regions and backgrounds across Bangladesh.

The selected participants attended the national trial round in Dhaka on November 1, featuring a day-long training session followed by performance-based trials. Based on their skills and performance, 42 bowlers advanced to the final round on November 2. Coaches evaluated their bowling abilities during the concluding trials to determine the winners. Robi Bowler Hunt crowned 21 winners. Besides, two other participants have been given special recognition.

The prize-giving ceremony was attended by Tamim Iqbal Khan, President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB); BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury; Showkat Kader Chowdhury, Head of Marketing at Robi Axiata PLC; Shahed Alam, Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer and other senior officials from both organizations.

Speaking at the event, BCB President Tamim Iqbal Khan, said, “Identifying and nurturing emerging talent is essential to the continued growth of cricket in Bangladesh. Initiatives like Robi Bowler Hunt provide aspiring cricketers with a valuable platform to demonstrate their potential and gain recognition. We appreciate Robi’s involvement in supporting cricket development and hope this initiative will encourage more young bowlers to pursue their ambitions through dedication, discipline and hard work.”

Commenting on the initiative, Managing Director and CEO of Robi Axiata PLC, Ziad Shatara, said,“Robi Bowler Hunt reflects our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young talent in Bangladesh. We believe talent can emerge from anywhere, and initiatives like this can help aspiring

Cricketers showcase their abilities and pursue their dreams. Through our partnership with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Robi aims to contribute to grassroots cricket development and inspire the next generation of Bangladeshi cricketers.”

Showkat Kader Chowdhury, said, “Robi Bowler Hunt reflects our commitment to creating opportunities for aspiring bowlers. We believe this platform will inspire more young people to pursue cricket and develop their potential.”

Robi Bowler Hunt was launched on September 15, 2026, with nationwide trials beginning in Sylhet on September 27. The trials were held across eight venues covering Sylhet, Khulna, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Chattogram and two locations in Dhaka, with the Khulna venue also serving participants from Barishal.

Over the years, Robi has partnered with the Bangladesh Cricket Board to organize fast-bowling hunts and spin-bowling hunts, helping discover promising talents such as Ebadot Hossain and Rishad Hossain.