Former Bangladesh national cricket team wicketkeeper-batter Mir Belayet Hossain breathed his last on Wednesday evening in Mymensingh.
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Belayet played for Bangladesh from 1977 to 1984 and was part of the squad for the 1979 ICC Trophy.听
He was a well-known figure in domestic cricket, having played for Abahani, Kalabagan, Rupali Bank, Agrani Bank and Dhanmondi Club in Dhaka's club circuit, as well as for Mymensingh District in the National Cricket Championship.
After retiring from playing, he continued contributing to the game as a match referee in 79 first-class matches, 81 List A matches, and one T20 match. He also served as a regional development manager for the BCB.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board and the Bangladesh Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association also expressed their deepest condolences at his passing.听
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