Tamim Iqbal: An explosive Bangladeshi opener
Bangladesh’s http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tamim-Iqbal-c2640 is a hugely talented and explosive opening batsman who plays with absolutely no fear. He has the highest score by a Bangladeshi player in a One Day International at 154 runs. Cricket is in Tamim’s blood as his brother Nafees Iqbal
also plays international cricket and his uncle Akram Khan, was a former captain of the Bangladesh cricket team. Tamim is one of Bangladesh's most dependable batsmen and will be a vital element for the team in the ICC World Cup 2011.
He is a dangerous player with a great hand-eye combination, who loves to dominate from the very first ball of the innings. He is just 21-years-old, but has become an integral part of the side. Tamim became prominent when he smashed 112 from just 71 balls
to help http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c749 in 2005.
The left-handed opening batsman is considered be one of the most exciting prospects in Bangladesh cricket. He is undoubtedly the hardest hitter in the side and it is a treat to watch him play his elegant and stylish strokes on the off-side. Tamim’s batting
technique is superb as he plays a straight drive, capped with a text-book like follow-through. Wisden Cricketer magazine named him, Test Player of the Year 2010 for amazing hard work and his commitment to the team. He started his first-class cricket, playing
for Chittagong division and then moved to the international level after putting in some excellent performances in the domestic competitions.
Tamim started wearing the national colours in 2007 and soon after his debut went on to play the World Cup in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 in the game, as his 53-ball 51 in that game knocked India out of
the tournament. Tamim went on to cement his place in the side and scored a hundred against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757, and though he is one of the hardest hitting Bangladeshi batsmen,
he has not yet found those levels of consistency in this format.
Tamim is a quite comfortably the best component of Bangladesh's top order. He is technically strong and has a wide range of cricketing strokes, but is particularly strong through the off-side. He found a place in the Test side during the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 tour
in 2008, where he scored two half centuries on debut in tough conditions. Tamim showed his best performance in 2010, as he scored 776 runs at an average of nearly 34 with one century and five fifties while maintaining a strike rate of 96.15. In 89 ODI’s, Tamim
has scored 2640 runs at an average of 29.66 with a strike rate of 80.
He is strong on both sides of the wicket and his fluent runs at the beginning of the innings give his side good momentum. Tamim has the ability to open up or restrain himself if the situation demands. He will be a key player for Bangladesh in the World Cup,
as his aggressive batting style will help the team get to a good start.
Bangladesh will be looking to Tamim to give them a solid start with his exceptional batting technique. His ability to attack the bowlers and make quick runs will benefit his team during the tournament. It will be interesting to watch Tamim take on some of
the world’s top bowlers, as he tries to get Bangladesh off to a good start. His temperament will allow for a long stand at the crease and developing crucial partnerships. If Tamim will play his natural game, he will be a player to watch during this mega event.
His performance is crucial if Bangladesh is to have any success in the World Cup, as they try to take the top honours.
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