Tamim Iqbal

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Bangladesh players pose with the trophy after winning the Twenty20 international series against Zimbabwe 2-0 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March Wednesday. AFP Photo

Bangladesh thrash Zimbabwe by nine wickets to win T20 series

In-form Liton Das scored another unbeaten half century

11 Mar 2020 9:54 PM

Bangladesh’s captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is lifted by his teammate Tamim Iqbal after the third one day international against Zimbabwe in Sylhet on Friday. AFP Photo

Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal first Bangladeshi opening pair to score a hundred each

Bangladesh give Mashrafe Mortaza a fitting farewell by thumping Zimbabwe

07 Mar 2020 9:29 AM

Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has withdrawn from the tour of India next month due to personal reasons, the country’s cricket board (BCB) said on Saturday. (Photo:AP)

Tamim Iqbal pulls out of India tour, Imrul Kayes replaces him

Iqbal is the second player to miss the tour to India after all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin was ruled out with a back injury.

27 Oct 2019 12:24 PM

The report also states that the reason for this request is due to a difficult three months in the cricketer’s life. (Photo: AP)

Tamim Iqbal to take ‘mental break’ from cricket: report

The report also states that the board has approved his break and Iqbal will leave for a physical fitness camp.

11 Aug 2019 4:00 PM

Bangladesh will host Afghanistan for a Twenty20 series in September. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan asks teammate Tamim Iqbal to take a break

Shakib, who is expected to play in next month's home series against Afghanistan, said Bangladesh should rotate players to keep them fresh.

01 Aug 2019 8:25 PM

Iqbal has been given the additional responsibility as Masharfe Mortaza sustained a hamstring injury and has been ruled out of the tournament. (Photo: AP)

'It was a last-minute call', says Tamim Iqbal on being named interim captain

The first ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be played today at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

26 Jul 2019 12:45 PM

The match also holds special meaning for Tamim, who will make his debut as 14th ODI captain for Bangladesh with Mashrafe Mortaza out injured. (Photo: AP)

'Bangladesh won't be distracted by Malinga's farewell': Tamim Iqbal

Shakib, who made 606 runs and grabbed 11 wickets, has been rested alongside Liton while Saifuddin was ruled out with a back injury.

25 Jul 2019 8:48 PM

Bangladesh will now face Pakistan on July 5. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: B'desh coach defends Tamim Iqbal after he dropped Rohit Sharma's catch

After being dropped early in the innings, Sharma went on to smash a brilliant century as he played a knock of 104 runs.

03 Jul 2019 12:25 PM

In the six games he had played so far, Tamim Iqbal has hit just one half-century in the competition -- 62 against Australia at Trent Bridge. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Not just team, I expect a lot from myself': Tamim Iqbal

Every time he looks on course for a big score, the 30-year-old simply gave away his wicket.

21 Jun 2019 11:17 AM

After defeating South Africa by 21 runs, Bangladesh lost both of their next two matches played against New Zealand and England. (Photo: AP)

'I made bad decisions': Tamim Iqbal on his bad form in World Cup 2019

Iqbal has not even touched the 30-mark score in any of his three World Cup matches.

11 Jun 2019 1:08 PM

Tamim's absence will hurt Bangladesh as he has been prolific run-scorer in the top-order (Photo: AFP)

Tamim Iqbal to miss Bangladesh's first World Cup match

Tamim will undergo another test on Sunday. Based on the result, a decision on his availability will be taken

01 Jun 2019 4:27 PM

It will be fifth and last ICC World Cup for the 35-year-old Mortaza, who had led Bangladesh to the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal and the 2017 Champions Trophy semifinal. (Photo: AFP)

Confident Bangladesh set to test top sides at ICC World Cup 2019

The evolution of Bangladesh is uncontested and the heavyweights are aware that the 'passionate Tigers' pose a serious threat to them.

24 May 2019 1:33 PM

The 2015 World Cup showed a new side of Bangladesh as they defeated England by 15 runs. With that win Bangladesh progressed to the next stage, but then they endured a heavy defeat at the hands of India in the quarter finals. (Photo: AFP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: Bangladesh squad and player analysis

The tigers have now reached the knock-out rounds in the previous two ICC tournaments.

09 May 2019 4:48 PM

According to Bangladesh's leading newspaper 'Daily Star', Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan said that as the players had gone through such a traumatic experience, they required a break from cricket. (Photo: AP)

'It will take some time for us to get over what we suffered', says Tamim Iqbal

Tamim Iqbal admitted that after witnessing such a traumatic experience, it would take some time before they can return to the field.

17 Mar 2019 8:04 PM

The attack was described by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as 'one of New Zealand's darkest days'. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd test: Final match gets cancelled after mosque shooting

The team was en route to the mosque for offering prayers at the time of the attack but managed to escape to nearby Hagley Oval.

15 Mar 2019 12:36 PM

Local media said there were multiple casualties at one mosque and that another had been evacuated. (Photo:AP)

Bangladesh cricket team narrowly escapes mosque shooting: Official

Bangladesh's cricket team escaped unscathed after a shooting at a mosque in central Christchurch.

15 Mar 2019 8:42 AM

Boult's late burst gave him figures of three for 38. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Wagner, Boult destroys Bangladesh

After being put in to bat Bangladesh went to lunch at 127 for three, Bangladesh lost their last seven wickets for 84 runs.

10 Mar 2019 1:45 PM

Although New Zealand won the first Test comprehensively, they did struggle to take a wicket for a long period in the second innings as Soumya Sarkar and Mahmudullah delayed the end with a courageous 235-run stand for the fifth wicket. (Photo: PTI)

'We're looking to win the Test match in whatever way possible', says Latham

The kiwis will look to wrap up the series with a game to spare.

07 Mar 2019 11:53 AM

South Africa’s Dean Elgar reacts as he is dismissed for 199 by Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman on the second day of the first Test in Potchefstroom. (Photo: AFP)

Dean Edgar falls on 199 as South Africa rack up big total

Experienced batsman Tamim Iqbal (22) and Mominul Haque (28) were at the crease when stumps were drawn in 34 overs of batting.

30 Sep 2017 3:37 AM

Mitchell Starc destroyed Bangladesh late in the innings with a sensational death bowling display.(Photo: AP)

ICC Champions Trophy: Mitchell Starc's 4-29 helps Australia bowl out Bangladesh for 182

Mitchell Starc missed a chance for a hat-trick as he took three wickets in four balls.

05 Jun 2017 10:10 PM

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