Favourite Cricket team
Bangladesh
Favorite Cricket Player
Shakib al Hasan
Favourite Cricket Ground
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium
Favourite Cricket Format
ODI
Favourite Sporting Memory
Mahmudullah’s retirement from T20Is in India
Favourite Sport Movie
Big George Foreman
Zaigum Azam, who is popularly known as Atif in the cricketing circle of Bangladesh and beyond, is a common face at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. The bearded man had been with cricket since his childhood after being sent to BKSP, country’s lone sports institute to learn the trade, from where leading cricketers of the present generation are groomed like Shakib al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque, and Litton Kumar Das among others.
Latest Articles by Zaigum Azam (Atif)
Cricket
Exclusive: Ghazanfar Does Not Need To Change His Technique For IPL, Insists His Mentor Dawlat Ahmadzai
Young Afghan spinner Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, mentored by Dawlat Ahmadzai, shifted from fast bowling to spin. His unique background as a fast bowler enables him to deliver unpredictable variations. Ahead of the IPL, his mentor advises focusing on tactics, field placements, and pitch analysis rather than making technical changes. Ghazanfar's story from Kabul to the IPL promises more surprises and success.
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
2024-12-12
Cricket
EXCLUSIVE: Orla Prendergast: A Man United Fan Trying Her Luck In Cricket
Orla Prendergast, a rising star in Ireland women's cricket, has made a successful transition from football to become a sought-after all-rounder in franchise T20 cricket leagues. Her journey, including international success and evolving roles, showcases her determination and adaptability as she continues to make a significant impact in the world of cricket.
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
2024-12-05
Cricket
Exclusive: Gurbaz and Omarzai Ready For Test Cricket, Believes Raees Ahmadzai
Afghan cricket coach Raees Ahmadzai believes Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai should be regulars in Test cricket. Gurbaz has excelled in ODIs, while Omarzai showcases great batting skills. Raees praises their growth and local coaching. Both players show great potential and maturity.
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
2024-11-27
Cricket
Shakib Al Hasan Unfazed by Bowling Action Report: Mentor Salahuddin Remains Confident
Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan remains calm despite being reported for a suspect bowling action in England. Longtime mentor Mohammad Salahuddin expresses confidence, attributing the scrutiny to fatigue. Get insights from insiders on Shakib’s focus and plans to address the report
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
2024-11-12
Cricket
Long term planning and improved domestic structure paying dividend for Afghans
Afghanistan’s Emerging Asia Cup win marks a milestone in their cricketing journey, showcasing the impact of domestic reforms, skilled coaching, and strategic planning by the ACB. Their eyes are now set on achieving similar success at the senior level.
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
2024-11-04
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
Though he could not become a noteworthy cricketer but the game and its beauty had a long lasting effect and as a result he decided to take up sports journalism and covering cricket over a decade.
Apart from covering Bangladesh his only other area of passion is Afghanistan cricket as he wonders and ponders how a country can grow so many talented cricketers despite all the adversaries.
Apart from covering cricket the only love for Zaigum is food and love travelling to have delicious Kebab and Biriyani.
He worked in different places during his more than decade long journey as a cricket reporter and that includes some major English daily of his country along with Cricbuzz.
Apart from that he regularly does a podcast in Daily Cricket called https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrQ0UbaPZFc&t=1167s Cric Talk with ESPNcricinfo’s Bangladesh correspondent Mohammad Isam.