Tamim’s purple patch continued in the final, where he notched up his fourth consecutive fifty, finishing as the tournament’s second-highest scorer with 253 runs.

Bangladesh veteran Mahmudullah Riyad called time on an 18-year international career through a Facebook post yesterday. The 39-year-old, who scored 11,047 runs in international cricket, had retired from Tests in 2021 and called time on his T20I career last year in October. Here we present the highlights of his career:

Both newly-promoted clubs Gulshan Cricket Club and Agrani Bank Cricket Club created a stir in the opening day’s fixtures of the Dhaka Premier League, beating grand opponents Mohammedan and Abahani respectively.

Former Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal said ensuring player payments should be the main priority in the upcoming edition of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL). 

Fortune Barishal were left with a daunting task yesterday at the end of Chittagong Kings’ innings in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in Mirpur, but they ended up creating history with a three-wicket victory to clinch back-to-back BPL titles.

Fortune Barishal captain Tamim Iqbal was given a grand reception by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) right after the final of the 11th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which his side won by three wickets against Chittagong Kings in Mirpur on Friday.

Tamim, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, is leading Fortune Barishal as they aim to defend their title against Chittagong Kings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal said they want to win against Chittagong Kings in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday to reward their fans for their unwavering support this season.

Beyond payment concerns, Tamim believes the BPL’s scheduling and team structure need adjustments to elevate the tournament’s standard.

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.

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. 

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).

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.

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.  

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

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 decision, his mixed feelings about Tamim’s career, and thoughts on his nephew’s future plans. The excerpts from the interview are as follows:

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.

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

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

The selectors had approached Tamim during the ongoing Sylhet phase of the Bangladesh Premier League, presenting the 35-year-old with an opportunity to rejoin the squad. While the southpaw listened to their proposition and mulled over his prospects, he ultimately decided against making a comeback.