A strong start to the 2012/13 season, including an innings of 119 in the opening game of the season against Khulna[REF] earned him his maiden Test call-up, and subsequently his Test cap.
He made his One Day debut in October 2010, helping Barisal reach the National Cricket One Day League Final of that year although he failed to take a wicket in a three-wicket defeat for his side [REF].