Tamim Iqbal

Shanto all for managing expectations

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto articulated his thoughts pretty well regarding many of the issues that have piled up between the Sri Lanka series and the upcoming Zimbabwe series.

‘First, he has to want to return': Shanto on talks with Tamim

“But first of all, he has to want it and then the rest of the process comes. But as a captain I discussed my wants and needs with him,” Shanto said.

Shanto, Tamim hold talks

“It was not a serious discussion... But given his [Tamim] experience, having him in the side is advantageous and junior players can learn from him,” Shanto said

No Shakib-Tamim face-off as Shakib absent in Sheikh Jamal XI

While Tamim Iqbal started for Prime Bank Cricket Club, Shakib Al Hasan was not included in the Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club eleven during the two sides’ Dhaka Premier League (DPL) encounter at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.

Tamim hits fourth half-century in DPL

Prime Bank Cricket Club opener Tamim Iqbal notched his fourth half-century of the ongoing Dhaka Premier League, helping his side to a four-wicket win over Partex Sporting Club at BKSP Ground-4 on Wednesday.

Contrasting fortunes for Shakib, Tamim in DPL

Shakib, who is expected to be available for selection for the Chattogram Test against Sri Lanka starting on March 30, picked up one wicket for 47 runs and chipped in with 34

Tamim gets runs, Shakib bags wickets

Prime Bank made it four wins out of four in the Dhaka Premier League yesterday as birthday boy Tamim Iqbal returned amongst the runs. In the adjacent field at BKSP, Shakib Al Hasan returned to DPL action too and played a hand in Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club's win.

Tamim fails at three for Prime Bank, openers Dipu and Emon hit tons 

Prime Bank Cricket Club (PBCC) batter Tamim Iqbal managed a 15-ball 16 after coming to bat at three for his side in a Dhaka Premier League encounter against Brothers Union in BKSP yesterday. 

Tamim informs BCB he will not return to international cricket in 2024

Tamim has also informed that he will not be playing Tests anymore because of his physical state and fitness issues

March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024

Focus on Shakib, Tamim as DPL begins

Members of the Bangladesh national team will not be available immediately for the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL), starting from today across three venues, but the hype around the lone fifty-over club-based domestic competition of the country will not be dulled as star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and opener Tamim Iqbal are set to feature from the beginning of the tournament.

March 3, 2024
March 3, 2024

The fallacy of local dominance in BPL

“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics,” is a famous quote from American author and humourist Mark Twain that alludes to the concealing nature of statistics.

March 2, 2024
March 2, 2024

‘He did well with bat and ball’: Tamim praises Shakib’s BPL performance

Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal said that national team teammate Shakib Al Hasan did really well, although he picked Shoriful Islam and Towhid Hridoy as standout performers of the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

March 2, 2024
March 2, 2024

For me to come back, a lot of things need to be right, says Tamim

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal said that a lot of things need to be right for him to return to the national team.

March 2, 2024
March 2, 2024

‘Old, but still not out’

Fortune Barishal’s Mushfiqur Rahim on Wednesday quipped about his side being labelled as the ‘team of elderlies’ after the Tamim Iqbal-led side, also including veteran Mahmudullah Riyad, cemented their spot in the final of the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League.

March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024

Mayers, Tamim guide Barishal to maiden BPL title

Fortune Barishal batter Kyle Mayers and Tamim Iqbal played blistering knocks to guide their side to a comfortable six-wicket win over defending champions Comilla Victorians in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Friday. 

March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024

BPL finalists observe a minute’s silence for Bailey Road Fire victims 

Finalists of the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, Fortune Barishal and Comilla Victorians, will observe a minute’s silence to condole the tragic Bailey Road Fire incident that took place at the Green Cozy Cottage Shopping Mall building in Dhaka yesterday evening.  

March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024

Barishal win toss, opt to field first against Comilla in BPL final

Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal won the toss and opted to field first against Comilla Victorians in the grand finale of the Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Friday. 

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

‘Here we are’: Mushfiqur revels in reaching BPL final with ‘team of elderlies’

Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim was excited to have reached the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final with Fortune Barishal, a side that had been given the tag of the 'team of elderlies' prior to the tournament.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

If Shakib and Tamim get booed, then we should bury ourselves: Mushfiqur

Fortune Barishal batter Mushfiqur Rahim was baffled at the instances when his skipper Tamim Iqbal and Rangpur Riders' star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan got booed by their respective fans during several matches in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League. 

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