Taskin Ahmed

Cricketer

Bangladeshi Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityBangladeshi
Date of Birth03/04/1995
Age31 years
BirthplaceMohammadpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameTaskin Ahmed Tazim
NicknameTazin

Physical Stats & More

Height188 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKing Khaled Institute
UniversityAmerican International University of Bangladesh
DegreeBachelor of Business Administration

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Hobbies
  • Listening Music
  • Swimming
  • Playing Pool
  • Horse Riding

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeSyeda Naima Rabeya

Family

FatherAbdur Rashid
MotherSabina Yasmin
SiblingsRoja

Career

International Debut
Test12/01/2017 vs New Zealand in Wellington
ODI17/06/2014 vs India in Dhaka
T2001/04/2014 vs Australia in Dhaka
Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey Number#3 (Bangladesh)
Domestic/State Teams
  • Dhaka Metropolis
  • Chittagong Kings
  • Chittagong Vikings
  • Rangpur Rangers
Batting StyleLeft Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight Arm Fast
Nature on fieldAggressive
Likes to play againstIndia
Records/Achievements
  • His T20 International career took a turn when on 1 April 2014, in his debut against Australia, he earned the wicket of Glenn Maxwell.
  • On 17 June 2014, he made his ODI debut against India and took a 5-wicket haul.
  • First Bangladeshi cricketer to take 5 wickets on ODI debut (17 June 2014 vs India)
  • Highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh in the 2012 ICC Under-19 World Cup with 11 wickets
  • Part of Bangladesh team that reached the final of the Asia Cup in 2016 and the semi-final of the Champions Trophy in 2017
  • Nominated for the Cricinfo Awards for the best performance of 2014
  • Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker at the 2015 Cricket World Cup

Favourites

QuoteTo be a great Champion, you must believe you are the best. If you're not, pretend you are.
Holiday Destinations
  • Malaysia
  • Australia
SingerRihanna

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Taskin Ahmed does not smoke.
2. He has been passionate about cricket since childhood, even though his father initially did not support him.
3. Taskin Ahmed became the second fastest bowler in Bangladesh Cricket history after Rubel Hossain.
4. His mother dreams of him playing in the IPL and BBL.
5. He started playing cricket at Abahani playground in 2007.
6. He was suspended from international cricket for his illegal bowling action during the ICC World T20 2016 but was cleared to bowl again in September 2016.
7. He has led Dhaka Metropolis in domestic cricket and Rangpur Rangers in the BPL.
8. Made his first-class debut in 2011 for Dhaka Metropolis against Barisal Division at the age of 16.
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