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Tamim Iqbal Khan
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Tamim Iqbal Khan
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| Born | 20 March 1989 Chittagong, Bangladesh |
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| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Opening batter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 50) | 4 January 2008 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 4 April 2023 v Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 84) | 9 February 2007 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 23 September 2023 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 28 (previously 29) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 17) | 1 September 2007 v Kenya | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 9 March 2020 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 28 (previously 29) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2004–present | Chittagong Division | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Nottinghamshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Chittagong Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012/13 | Wellington Firebirds | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Duronto Rajshahi, St Lucia Zouks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Chittagong Vikings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Peshawar Zalmi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Essex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Comilla Victorians | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019/20 | Dhaka Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Lahore Qalandars | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Fortune Barishal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Minister Dhaka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Khulna Tigers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023/24–2024/25 | Fortune Barishal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 28 December 2023
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Tamim Iqbal Khan (born March 20, 1989), known as Tamim Iqbal, is a former international cricketer and commentator from Chittagong, Bangladesh. He led the national team in ODI matches from 2020 to 2023. He was the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score a century in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. This happened in the 2016 tournament, where he scored 103 runs without being out. This was the highest score by a Bangladeshi player in any T20 World Cup.
Tamim played his first ODI match in 2007. He then played his first Test match the next year. He scored his first century against the Ireland team. He is the only Bangladeshi batsman to score a century against the England cricket team at Lord's Stadium. He was also the vice-captain of the national team from December 2010 to September 2011. Tamim scored over 15,000 runs in his international career. This is the highest total for any Bangladeshi batsman so far. He also holds the record for the most centuries by a Bangladeshi player in international matches, with 25 centuries across all types of cricket.
In 2011, Tamim was named one of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack's four Cricketers of the Year. He was also named Wisden's Test Player of the Year. He was only the second Bangladeshi player to receive this honor. He was the top run-scorer in the 2016 T20 World Cup, with 295 runs. Tamim is the only Bangladeshi cricketer to score centuries in all three forms of the game: Test, ODI, and T20I. He is also the only player to score four half-centuries in a row in the Asia Cup. He holds the record for scoring at least two centuries three times in a 3-match ODI series. He has scored the most hundreds in One Day International cricket for Bangladesh.
Tamim announced his retirement from Twenty20 International cricket in July 2022. On July 6, 2023, he announced his retirement from all international cricket. However, the very next day, he changed his mind. This happened after a meeting with the then BCB president Nazmul Hassan, the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza. He decided to take a break instead of retiring completely.
Tamim stepped down as the ODI captain on August 3, 2023. This was because of a long-term back injury that kept him out of the Asia Cup. He started a new role as an international commentator in December 2023. This was during the second Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand.
On January 10, 2025, Tamim officially announced his retirement from international cricket.
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Early Life and Family
Tamim was born in Chittagong, a port city in Bangladesh. His parents are Iqbal Khan (who passed away in 2000) and Nusrat Iqbal Khan. His family, the Khan family, is well-known in the city. His ancestors came to Chittagong from Bihar. His mother's family is from Salempur in Uttar Pradesh. Tamim's brother, Nafees Iqbal, and his uncle, Akram Khan, both played Test cricket for Bangladesh.
Tamim's father, Iqbal, used to organize small cricket tournaments. This helped his sons practice and improve their cricket skills. His brother Nafees, who also played for the national team, once said that "Tamim was the more talented one." He added that when Tamim was 12 or 13, he scored 148 runs while his team was chasing a target of 150.
Tamim married Ayesha Siddiqa on June 22, 2013. They had been together for eight years before getting married. Their wedding included a big ceremony in Chittagong and another reception in Dhaka on June 27. Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia attended the event. Tamim and Ayesha have a son named Arham Iqbal Khan, born in 2016. Their daughter, Alishba Iqbal Khan, was born on November 19, 2019.
Domestic and Franchise Cricket
Tamim has played for many teams in different cricket leagues around the world.
National Cricket League
He plays first-class cricket for the Chittagong Division cricket team.
County Cricket in England
In 2011, Tamim became only the second Bangladeshi player to play county cricket in England. He joined Nottinghamshire in June 2011. He played five matches and scored 104 runs. Later, he was chosen to play for Essex in the NatWest T20 blast. However, he left the tournament for personal reasons.
New Zealand's HRV Cup
In October 2012, the Wellington Firebirds signed Tamim. He played for them in the New Zealand domestic HRV Cup, which is a T20 competition.
Sri Lanka Premier League
Wayamba United picked him for the 2012 Sri Lanka Premier League. Tamim scored 190 runs in 6 games, with one half-century.
Indian Premier League
Tamim Iqbal was not bought in the 2011 IPL Draft. He was later signed by Pune Warriors India for the 2012 season. However, he did not get a chance to play in any matches.
Bangladesh Premier League
Tamim Iqbal was a key player for the Chittagong Kings in the 2012 Bangladesh Premier League. He scored 8 runs in 2 games.
He was chosen as captain for Duronto Rajshahi in the second BPL season. He scored 244 runs in 9 games, with three half-centuries.
In the 2015 Bangladesh Premier League, Tamim played for the Chittagong Vikings. He was the top scorer for his team, with 298 runs in 9 games.
Tamim was again the top scorer for his team in the 2016 Bangladesh Premier League. He made 476 runs in 13 games, with six half-centuries.
In the 2017 Bangladesh Premier League, Tamim played for the Comilla Victorians. He was the top scorer for his team again, with 332 runs in 10 games.
In the 2019 Bangladesh Premier League, Tamim was the top scorer for his team. He made 467 runs in 14 games, including two half-centuries and one century. His century (141 runs not out) came in the final match.
In November 2019, he was selected to play for the Dhaka Platoon. During the 2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League, he became the first cricketer to score over 2,000 runs in BPL history. He scored 396 runs in 12 games.
For the 2022 Bangladesh Premier League, the Minister Group Dhaka signed Tamim. He scored 407 runs in 9 games, with four half-centuries and one century. His century (111 runs not out) was against the Sylhet Sunrisers.
In the 2023 Bangladesh Premier League, Tamim joined Khulna Tigers. He was the top scorer for his team, with 302 runs in 10 games.
In the 2024 Bangladesh Premiere League, Tamim signed with Fortune Barishal. He was also chosen to lead the team as captain. He scored 492 runs with three half-centuries. Under his leadership, Barishal won the BPL for the first time.
He was kept by Fortune Barishal for the 2025 Bangladesh Premiere League.
Caribbean Premier League
Tamim was chosen as an international elite player for the first Caribbean Premier League in 2013. He played for the St. Lucia Zouks. He scored 162 runs in 7 games, with one half-century.
Pakistan Super League
Peshawar Zalmi picked Tamim for the 2016 Pakistan Super League. He was the top scorer for his team, with 267 runs in 6 games.
In the 2017 Pakistan Super League, Tamim scored 94 runs in 5 games.
In the 2018 Pakistan Super League, he scored 161 runs in 6 games.
In 2020, he played for the Lahore Qalandars. He scored 83 runs in 3 games.
Afghanistan Premier League
In September 2018, he was named in Nangarhar's team for the first season of the Afghanistan Premier League.
Bangabandu T20 Cup
He played for Fortune Barishal in the 2020-21 Bangabandhu T20 Cup.
International Career Highlights
Early Career
Tamim was a promising young player for Bangladesh. He played in the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup. He was then chosen for the 2007 World Cup. In a group stage match against India, he scored 51 runs. This helped his team win the game. In December of that year, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) gave Tamim a one-year contract.
On Bangladesh's tour of the West Indies in 2009, Tamim scored his first Test century. This was against a West Indies team that had many new players. His batting helped Bangladesh win a historic match. It was their first Test win against the West Indies, their first overseas Test win, and only their second Test win ever. He scored 128 runs and was named Man of the Match. Bangladesh went on to win the second Test, securing their first overseas series win. Tamim was Bangladesh's top run-scorer in the series.
Bangladesh's coach, Jamie Siddons, said in January 2010 that Tamim had the potential to be a "world-class opener."
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
In March 2010, during a Test match against England, Tamim scored 86 runs. He became the fastest Bangladeshi batsman to reach 1,000 Test runs. He reached this milestone in 19 innings. He was also the third-youngest player in Test history to reach 1,000 Test runs.
In May of that year, Bangladesh toured England. Tamim scored a century in each of the two Test matches. Because of his great performances against England, Tamim was named one of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack's four Cricketers of the Year in 2011. In October, he was also named Wisden's Test Player of the Year. This was only the second time a Bangladeshi player had won this award.
Bangladesh Vice-Captain
In December 2010, Tamim became Bangladesh's vice-captain. In the first match of the 2011 World Cup, he scored 70 runs against India. In the next game against England, he scored a quick 38 runs. This helped Bangladesh get a good start, and they won the match.
When Bangladesh toured Zimbabwe in July 2011, they expected to win. However, Bangladesh lost the Test match and the ODI series. After the series, Tamim was removed as vice-captain.
After Vice-Captaincy
The West Indies toured Bangladesh in October 2011. Tamim was Bangladesh's top run-scorer in the Test series. He scored 186 runs, including two half-centuries. The BCB started the Bangladesh Premier League in 2012. Tamim was made the 'icon player' for Chittagong Kings. However, he played only two matches due to an injury.
In March 2012, Bangladesh hosted the Asia Cup. Tamim, who was recovering from illness, was first left out of the team. But he was later added back. He then scored four half-centuries in a row. This made him the first Bangladeshi player to do so in ODIs. Bangladesh reached the final but lost to Pakistan by just 2 runs.
After World Cup 2015
After the 2015 Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh played a home series against Pakistan. Tamim played very well in the ODI series. He scored two centuries in a row that helped his team win. Bangladesh won the ODI series against Pakistan for the first time. Tamim was named Man of the Series.
2016 and Beyond
Tamim was the highest run-scorer at the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 in India. He scored 103 runs not out against Oman. This made him the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score a T20I century. It also helped Bangladesh move to the next stage of the tournament.
In August 2016, Tamim broke his little finger. This kept him out of cricket for about three weeks. However, he was selected for the ODIs against Afghanistan. He scored 80 and 118 runs in those matches.
On March 26, 2017, during an ODI against Sri Lanka, Tamim became the first Bangladeshi to score 10,000 international runs.
2017 Champions Trophy
Before the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, Tamim scored a century against Pakistan in a warm-up game. In the first match of the tournament against England, he scored 128 runs. He scored 95 runs against Australia in the next game. In the semi-final against India, he scored 70 runs. He finished the tournament with 293 runs. He was also named part of the 'Team of the Tournament'.
2018 Achievements
On January 23, 2018, against Zimbabwe, Tamim became the first Bangladeshi batsman to reach 6,000 runs in ODIs. During this game, he also passed Sanath Jayasuriya's record for the most runs scored at a single venue in ODIs.
In April 2018, he was given a central contract by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). In July 2018, Tamim scored 287 runs in a three-match series against West Indies. He was named Man of the Series for the fourth time in his ODI career.
2019 Cricket World Cup and Beyond
In April 2019, Tamim was named in Bangladesh's team for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. On July 2, 2019, he played his 200th ODI match against India.
In July 2019, Bangladesh's regular captain Mashrafe Mortaza was injured. Tamim was named captain for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. This was his first time leading Bangladesh in ODIs.
2020 Performances
In March 2020, when Zimbabwe toured Bangladesh, Tamim scored 158 runs in the second ODI. This was the highest individual score by any Bangladeshi batsman. He also became the first Bangladeshi batsman to score 7,000 runs in ODIs. In the third ODI, he scored 128 runs. He and Litton Das made a partnership of 292 runs. This is the highest partnership for Bangladesh in ODIs.
ODI Captaincy (2020–2023)
On March 8, 2020, Tamim was named the ODI captain of Bangladesh. This happened after Mashrafe Mortaza stepped down.
Under his captaincy, Bangladesh played their first ODI series against the West Indies in January 2021. Bangladesh won the series 3–0. Tamim was the top run-scorer in the series.
In May 2021, Sri Lanka toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh won the ODI series 2–1. This was Bangladesh's first series win against Sri Lanka.
On August 3, 2023, Tamim stepped down from captaincy. This was due to a back injury. He was ruled out of the 2023 Asia Cup. Tamim led Bangladesh in 37 ODI matches. His team won 21 of those matches.
International Centuries
Tamim is the highest individual run scorer for Bangladesh in limited-over cricket. He is also the only Bangladeshi cricketer to score centuries in all three forms of the game. He has scored 25 centuries in international matches, which is the most for Bangladesh.
Retirement and Return
On January 27, 2022, Tamim took a six-month break from T20Is. On June 17, 2022, he announced his retirement from T20I cricket. He posted on Facebook, "Please consider me retired from T20Is from today. Thank you, everyone." On July 6, 2023, Tamim announced his retirement from all international cricket. He said, "Yesterday's match against Afghanistan was the last match of my career. I'm retiring from international cricket, effective from right now."
However, after a meeting with the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and with help from Mashrafe Mortaza and Nazmul Hassan, Tamim changed his mind. He withdrew his retirement decision. He said, "The Prime Minister has directed me that I might play. So I'm withdrawing my retirement decision right at this moment." On January 10, 2025, Tamim finally announced his retirement from international cricket. He wrote on his Facebook page that his time in international cricket had come to an end.
Health Update
On March 24, 2025, Tamim Iqbal became unwell during a cricket match. He reported discomfort while playing for Fortune Barishal in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. He received immediate medical attention and was taken to Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Memorial KPJ Specialised Hospital. Doctors performed tests and found a blockage in his arteries. He received treatment, including an angiogram and angioplasty, to clear the blockage.
Records and Achievements
National Records
- First Bangladeshi to score 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000, and 14,000 international runs.
- First batsman for Bangladesh to reach 6,000, 7,000, and 8,000 runs in ODIs.
- Named one of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack's four Cricketers of the Year and Wisden's Test Player of the Year in 2011. He was the second Bangladeshi player to receive this honor.
- Only Bangladeshi cricketer to score centuries in all three forms of the game (Test, ODI, T20I).
- Most 100s in international cricket for Bangladesh - 25.
- The highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in international cricket (Test, ODIs, and second in T20Is).
- Highest scorer in first-class cricket by a Bangladeshi batsman (334 runs not out).
- First Bangladeshi batsman to score 6,000 runs in T20s.
- First Bangladeshi batsman to reach 14,000 international runs.
- First Bangladeshi batsman to reach 8,000 runs in recognized T20s.
International Records
- Highest run-scorer at a single venue in ODIs.
