Tamim Iqbal is a Bangladeshi cricketer who has made significant contributions to the sport. He made his international debut in 2007 and has since scored 25 centuries, making him Bangladesh’s highest century maker in international matches. Iqbal is known for his aggressive style on the field and has faced several controversies throughout his career. He has a net worth of approximately $20 million and is considered one of the most successful cricketers in the world.
TAMIM IQBAL BIOGRAPHY
| FULL NAME | Tamim Iqbal |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| BORN | 20 March 1989 |
| HEIGHT | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| EYE COLOUR | Black |
| JERSEY NO. | 28 (ICC) |
| BATTING STYLE | Left-handed |
| BOWLING STYLE | Right arm off break |
| FATHER | Iqbal Khan |
| MOTHER | Nusrat Iqbal |
| BROTHER | Nafees Iqbal (Cricketer) |
| WIFE | Ayesha Siddiqa |
| SON | Mohammed Arham Iqbal (Born February 2016) |
| HOBBIES | Swimming |
| TAMIM IQBAL’S INSTAGRAM | @tamimofficial |
| TAMIM IQBAL’S FACEBOOK | @TamimOfficial |
| TAMIM IQBAL’S TWITTER | @TamimOfficial28 |
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DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET OF TAMIM IQBAL
- Test – 4 January 2008 vs New Zealand in Dunedin
- ODI – February 09, 2007 vs Zimbabwe at Harare
- T20I – 1 September 2007 vs Kenya in Nairobi
CRICKET & MORE OF TAMIM IQBAL
- Domestic/IPL Franchise – Asia XI, Nottinghamshire, Chittagong Kings, Pune Warriors, Wayamba United, Duronto Rajshahi, St Lucia Zouks, Chittagong Vikings, Rest of the World XI, Peshawar Zalmi
- Nature on the field – Aggressive
- Like to play against – India
RECORDS OF TAMIM IQBAL
Tamim Iqbal is one of the most successful and decorated cricketers in the world. Some of his achievements include:
- He was selected for the Bangladesh squad for ICC World Cup 2007 when he was just 4 ODI matches old. He surprised everyone with his wonderful knock of 51 against India taking his side to victory.
- In ICC World Cup 2011 against India, he was the only dominant player in the team to challenge the Indian seamers as well as spinners. Unfortunately, the result was not in their favour, but they got a mesmerising cricketer at the end of the day.
CONTROVERSIES OF TAMIM IQBAL
Tamim Iqbal is a high-profile and successful athlete, and as such, he has faced his share of controversies over the years.
- In March 2012, Kamal ensured Tamim’s position in the squad despite Tamim’s illness. Tamim justified Kamal’s decision by scoring 4 consecutive half-centuries and becoming the only Bangladeshi cricketer to date to do so.
- During Bangladesh Premier League 2015, he criticised his franchise saying “Franchise may have got some deep pockets but they should not treat a national cricketer like a beggar. They need to respect the national cricketers.” He said until he was ordering me was fine but later, he used some harsh words for my family. In a way to praise IPL, he said the money there is way more than here in BPL and they respect the players as well.
FAVOURITES OF TAMIM IQBAL
| Cricketers | Sanath Jayasuriya, Shahid Afridi |
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- Income – £35,087.00 per annum as of 2018
- Net Worth (Approx) – $20 Million
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FAQs about Tamim Iqbal
Tamim is Bangladesh’s highest century maker in international matches with 25 centuries, combining all forms of cricket.
Tamim is the brother of Nafees Iqbal and the nephew of Akram Khan, who both played Test cricket for Bangladesh.