Tamim Iqbal deserves most credit for Bangladesh tranformation since 2015

[Joseph Gomes]

Tamim Iqbal from debut (9 Feb 2007) to 16 Apr 2015

Match- 141
Runs- 4125
Avg- 29.67
Strike rate- 77.49
100s- 4

Tamim Iqbal from 17 Apr 2015 to 01 Jun 2017 (today)

Match- 29
Runs- 1453
Avg- 58.12
Strike rate- 80.18
100s- 5

He's probably a good contender of best opener in the world atm. He changed his career along with the entire BDesh team. Kudos to him

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Not exactly. Along with others he lift himself up.

 

[Executioner]

Tamim is probably the best anchoring opener in the world but not the best.

I think it's also includes some good performances from Mushy Mash and the Fizz factor

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Others like Mushfiq,Shakib,Fizz and Mashrafe have also played a big part.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

He sure does, but it is a team effort.

 

[Hasan123]

He deserves credit but I'll give more credit to Mash. The way he has captained the side has been brilliant.

 

[MMHS]

Tamim is better Test opener - combined format, still way behind Amla & Warner.

He indeed is part of the resurgence, but as a whole team improved & Mash bonded them together. Also, biggest asset for us in last 2 years had been the performance of young players - all our young players actually lifted their game in clutch situation/matches, which complimented the seniors.

If I go by series/match - two Tests were won from starling performances of Miraj, Mustafiz, Soumya & Mossaddek. Soumya was the clutch player of PAK ODI series; Mustafiz against Ind & saf. Taskin brought us in the 2nd ODI against ENG - these are real difference maker for a weaker team. If seniors are to carry every load, don't think it would have been possible.

But, indeed his transformation is remarkable. I was upset not to send him at 25/6 against India, but he compensated more than enough against England.

 

[Shutdown Corner]

His strike rate is a little low. Perhaps sufficient for an opener but puts pressure on the rest of the lineup.

 

[Shutdown Corner]

Sufficient for an anchor*

 

[todfod 11]

He is a bangladeshi great.. better then dhawan tbh

 

[daytrader]

When he fires Bangladesh fires. Get him out cheap and watch the rest of the batting fold. He's the Kohli of Bangla tigers

 

[Savak]

We will take him in the Pakistani team.

 

[daytrader]

We will take him in the Pakistani team.

Any day over Shehzad