Caught the attention of the selectors with 79 against South Africa in the 2002 ICC U/19 World Cup.
His 5 for 31 against New Zealand, at Dhaka, in November 2004 was the first time he bowled in ODIs.
Hit the winning runs against Australia at Cardiff in 2005 after lofting the previous delivery, from Jason Gillespie, high over the midwicket fence for a six.
