Tamim Iqbal

Shakib, Tamim to face off in Legend 90 league

The recently retired Tamim Iqbal has announced his participation in the upcoming Legends 90 Cricket League, a newly introduced tournament for ex-international cricketers, where he is set to face off against his long-time Bangladesh teammate Shakib Al Hasan.

Mahmudullah breaks record for most matches for Fortune Barishal 

Fortune Barishal’s veteran batter Mahmudullah Riyad broke all-rounder Mehdi Hasan Miraz’s record for the most matches played for the franchise on Sunday. 

‘I hope Tamim bhai wasn’t saying it seriously’

After a training session at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram yesterday, most of the Dhaka Capitals cricketers had exited the ground, but not Sabbir Rahman. Sabbir, who remains a fan favourite despite not playing for Bangladesh since 2022, stayed back to work on his power hitting – something he has shown glimpses of in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

No plans divulged but Tamim shows scope for wider range

Retirement from international cricket has not dulled Tamim Iqbal’s competitive edge one bit as the Fortune Barishal captain got into an angry exchange with Dhaka Capitals’ Sabbir Rahman during their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match in Chattogram yesterday.

Tamim surpasses Shakib in Barishal records

Current Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal surpassed the franchise’s former star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in half-centuries scored in the Bangladesh Premier League.  

Liton, Shoriful axed as BCB announces provisional squad for Champions Trophy

This will be the first time in 18 years that Bangladesh will play in an ICC event without both Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan

‘Tamim’s talent wasn’t fully harnessed’

With Tamim Iqbal announcing his retirement on Friday, another chapter in the legacy of Chattogram’s renowned ‘Khan Family’ in Bangladesh cricket has closed. Akram Khan, Tamim’s uncle, was the family’s first representative in the national team, playing for the Tigers from 1988 to 2003. He was followed by Nafees Iqbal, Tamim’s elder brother, who represented Bangladesh from 2003 to 2006. Tamim, the longest-serving family member in the national side and one of the country’s greatest batters, debuted in 2007 and called it quits after an illustrious career filled with highs and lows. On Saturday, Akram, a former captain and current Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director, shared his reflections with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan. He spoke about the family’s emotions following Tamim’s...

Tigers look ahead to life without Tamim, Shakib

For the mega event -- scheduled to be held in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 -- the selectors will announce a 15-member squad today.

The indelible legacy of Tamim Iqbal

Tamim had a chance to rewrite the ending by taking part in the ICC Champions Trophy, starting next month, but eventually chose not to.

January 21, 2025
January 21, 2025

Shakib, Tamim to face off in Legend 90 league

The recently retired Tamim Iqbal has announced his participation in the upcoming Legends 90 Cricket League, a newly introduced tournament for ex-international cricketers, where he is set to face off against his long-time Bangladesh teammate Shakib Al Hasan.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

Mahmudullah breaks record for most matches for Fortune Barishal 

Fortune Barishal’s veteran batter Mahmudullah Riyad broke all-rounder Mehdi Hasan Miraz’s record for the most matches played for the franchise on Sunday. 

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

‘I hope Tamim bhai wasn’t saying it seriously’

After a training session at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram yesterday, most of the Dhaka Capitals cricketers had exited the ground, but not Sabbir Rahman. Sabbir, who remains a fan favourite despite not playing for Bangladesh since 2022, stayed back to work on his power hitting – something he has shown glimpses of in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025

No plans divulged but Tamim shows scope for wider range

Retirement from international cricket has not dulled Tamim Iqbal’s competitive edge one bit as the Fortune Barishal captain got into an angry exchange with Dhaka Capitals’ Sabbir Rahman during their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match in Chattogram yesterday.

January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

Tamim surpasses Shakib in Barishal records

Current Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal surpassed the franchise’s former star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in half-centuries scored in the Bangladesh Premier League.  

January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025

Liton, Shoriful axed as BCB announces provisional squad for Champions Trophy

This will be the first time in 18 years that Bangladesh will play in an ICC event without both Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan

January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025

‘Tamim’s talent wasn’t fully harnessed’

With Tamim Iqbal announcing his retirement on Friday, another chapter in the legacy of Chattogram’s renowned ‘Khan Family’ in Bangladesh cricket has closed. Akram Khan, Tamim’s uncle, was the family’s first representative in the national team, playing for the Tigers from 1988 to 2003. He was followed by Nafees Iqbal, Tamim’s elder brother, who represented Bangladesh from 2003 to 2006. Tamim, the longest-serving family member in the national side and one of the country’s greatest batters, debuted in 2007 and called it quits after an illustrious career filled with highs and lows. On Saturday, Akram, a former captain and current Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director, shared his reflections with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan. He spoke about the family’s emotions following Tamim’s...

January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025

Tigers look ahead to life without Tamim, Shakib

For the mega event -- scheduled to be held in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 -- the selectors will announce a 15-member squad today.

January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025

The indelible legacy of Tamim Iqbal

Tamim had a chance to rewrite the ending by taking part in the ICC Champions Trophy, starting next month, but eventually chose not to.

January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025

The many records of Tamim for the Tigers

Tamim Iqbal cleared any lingering confusion over his future with the Bangladesh cricket team yesterday by announcing his retirement from international cricket on Facebook.