Ripon Mondol


Mohammad Ripon Mondol is a Bangladeshi international cricketer who plays as a right-arm medium bowler. He represents Dhaka in domestic cricket and Rajshahi Warriors in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Early career

In December 2021, Mondol was named in Bangladesh's squad for the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He took 14 wickets in that tournament, and was named in the ICC's Most Valuable Team of the Tournament.

Domestic career

Mondol made his List A debut on 15 March 2022, for Shinepukur Cricket Club in the 2021–22 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. He was named as the player of the match in the match against Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club on 2 April 2022. He made his first-class debut on 10 October 2022, for Dhaka Division in the 2022–23 National Cricket League.
In November 2022, he was selected to play for Rangpur Riders following the players' draft in the 2022–23 Bangladesh Premier League. He made his Twenty20 debut on 8 February 2023, for Rangpur Riders in that tournament.

International career

In September 2023, Mondol was selected to play for Bangladesh in the 2023 Asian Games. He made his Twenty20 International debut on 4 October 2023, against Malaysia.

Personal life

In 2025, Mondol denied the widespread rumors that he was a Hindu. He stated that he was born in a Muslim family and is a follower of Islam, and so were his ancestors.