The Tamim Iqbal Khan Thread

[simon]

Originally Posted by munnabhai
I think Shariar Nafees should open with Tamim in Tests, Imrul isn't ready for Test. Needless to say he has a very poor average.

ya,it won't be a bad idea to re introduce SN in Tests,Junayed should bat as usual at 3,
and let Imrul concentrate more in ODIs,even though I see a lot of potentiel in Imrul as a Test batsman but i think SN should be in.

[Banglaguy]

Shahriar Nafees isn't that great in tests, seen as though the only team he can possibly do consistently well against is Zimbabwe now.
Imrul will begin to perform in tests, as seen in England, and Junaid is a good test batsmen, and has solid temperament.

[Equinox]

Imrul is still the best option to open with Tamim in both formats. He averaged 40+ in England and since then we haven't played any Tests so on what basis would you want to drop Imrul especially considering his ODI form in the past year? And besides SN has never looked comfortable opening. Imrul has way better defensive technique which compliments Tamim perfectly. SN is more suited to the middle order. Possibly at number 4, he can replace Ash or Rokibul.

[cricket_king]

Originally Posted by Equinox
Imrul is still the best option to open with Tamim in both formats. He averaged 40+ in England and since then we haven't played any Tests so on what basis would you want to drop Imrul especially considering his ODI form in the past year? And besides SN has never looked comfortable opening. Imrul has way better defensive technique which compliments Tamim perfectly. SN is more suited to the middle order. Possibly at number 4, he can replace Ash or Rokibul.

Exactly. Imrul is only finding his feet in international cricket, and is actually IMPROVING, unlike most others we've had the displeasure of seeing. For the first time in my life, I have faith in Imrul. Maybe even in T20s....

[Equinox]

^Maybe. He has definitely shown that he can attack when he wants to as he did v Australia and in the WC v India. But I'd still try out some new players in T20s. This bunch has failed horribly in the format. We haven't won a single T20 since 2007.

[Banglaguy]

Okay maybe T20 is taking a bit far. . . But I think he has cemented, along with Tamim, Shakib, Raj and Mash the only one to cement his place in the odi squad.

[idrinkh2O]

Tamim’s plea for recreation

Bangladesh’s dashing opener Tamim Iqbal stressed the importance of recreational activities during the pre-season fitness camp so that players don’t get bored with the workload.

Tamim joined the camp at Bangladesh Krira Shikha Protishthan on Saturday night after taking his IELTS examination. He did some running and swimming along with the other players on Sunday morning and took part in the boxing session in the afternoon.

‘There should be some recreational programme,’ Tamim told reporters on Sunday.

‘The training is very hard and at times can be monotonous so recreational programme can save us from boredom,’ said Tamim.

Tamim was certain that this conditioning camp, which is the first of its kind, will be helpful in making them ready before their away series against Zimbabwe where Bangladesh will play a one-off Test and five one-day internationals from August 1-22.

The players of the Bangladesh team had a break after their home series against Australia just after the World Cup.

The Tigers will return to Test after a gap of 13 months.

‘After the break we needed to make ourselves ready for the Zimbabwe tour and this camp is the perfect place to do that,’ said Tamim.

‘Physical fitness also helps you enhance your mental strength and adaptability and I think that will be the key,’ said Tamim.

Batsman Mohammad Ashraful feels that boxing practice will improve their footwork and concentration.

‘This [boxing session] will certainly improve our footwork and concentration which are essential to be a successful player,’ said Ashraful.

The series will mark the return of Zimbabwe to Test cricket after a gap of five years.

[deshimon]

This series will the mark of return of Bangladesh to Test cricket after gap of more than one year as well.

[simon]

what does Tamim mean by recreational programe,hmm,"barbecue night","biryani-kabab night"
just kidding but I agree with him,for recreation they could go visit chez Ashraful.

[magic boy]

edited from an ad.

[lamisa]

or daatgula dekhle mone hoy o pan khay!

[MohammedC]

Tamim joined the camp at Bangladesh Krira Shikha Protishthan on Saturday night after taking his IELTS examination

And why did he take that examination. Is he coming to UK ?

[deshimon]

Originally Posted by MohammedC
And why did he take that examination. Is he coming to UK ?

There is no news of going in the UK.

[Banglaguy]

What is a IELTS exam?

[lamisa]

International English Language Testing System

[Banglaguy]

What are the question on and so on...

[deshimon]

There are four types of test such as Listening, Writing, Reading & Speaking.

[Avik]

recreational activity ektu weird chawa hoye gelo.. kabab party nahoy shokh er sathe aarekta ad i guess.. lolz

[rinathq]

rumors are flying there is another discussion with his agent about playing in county

[simon]

rumor er pakha kato.

[Banglaguy]

Originally Posted by rinathq
rumors are flying there is another discussion with his agent about playing in county

Oh who cares... Seriously, mark my words, it ain't gonna happen.

[Avik]

ei deshe rumor ektao sotti hoy na..

[lamisa]

diye nitese to be safe i guess

[Antora]

Originally Posted by lamisa
or daatgula dekhle mone hoy o pan khay!

I was thinking the same.

[zainab]

I think that Tamim is the best among the Bangladeshi players to speak English, he has crisp tones and a very modulated voice.