Zaigum Azam (Atif)

Zaigum Azam (Atif)

Sports Writer

17 Articles

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)

Hamza Choudhury is seen during his first official  press

Football

Exclusive: Hamza Choudhury's Arrival Ignites a New Era for Bangladesh Football

Bangladeshi-origin EPL player Hamza Dewan Chowdhury's arrival sparked excitement in Bangladesh ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against India. His impact and presence are seen as crucial for the national team, bringing hope and optimism for the future of football in the country.

Zaigum Azam (Atif)

2025-03-25

Australia v Bangladesh - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Cricket

Exclusive: Mushfiqur Rahim’s ODI Retirement and the Legacy of a True Workhorse

Bangladesh cricket legend Mushfiqur Rahim retired from ODIs after an illustrious career spanning two decades. His dedication, work ethic, and relentless pursuit of excellence set him apart. Despite retiring from T20Is, speculation surrounding his Test future remains. His legacy in white-ball cricket serves as a blueprint for aspiring cricketers.

Zaigum Azam (Atif)

2025-03-17

CRICKET-CT-2025-NZL-BAN

Cricket

Exclusive: Bangladesh Paid the Price for Poor Preparation at ICC Champions Trophy

Former Bangladesh skipper Minhajul Abedin criticizes Bangladesh's inadequate preparation for ICC Champions Trophy, leading to poor performance. Lack of experience and form issues highlighted, emphasizing the need for a strategic approach to selection and preparation for future tournaments.

Zaigum Azam (Atif)

2025-03-10

Bangladesh Portraits - ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Cricket

Exclusive: Jaker Ali Looks to Finish Strong as Bangladesh Wraps Up Campaign

Bangladesh’s rising star, Jaker Ali, showcases simplicity and commitment to his cricket process. Despite his impressive performances, he accepts ups and downs as part of the game, emphasizing adaptability and team success over individual stats. Thriving in Pakistani conditions, Jaker remains confident yet cautious, aiming to leave a lasting impression in the Champions Trophy.

Zaigum Azam (Atif)

2025-02-26

Bangladesh Portraits - ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Cricket

Exclusive: Bangladesh Ready to Prove Their ODI Mettle Says Mehidy Hasan

Bangladesh vice-captain Mehidy Hasan remains confident in their ODI capabilities despite recent struggles. With Shakib Al Hasan unavailable, Mehidy is ready to step up and lead the team in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Bangladesh aims to prove their strength in the tournament and silence critics.

Zaigum Azam (Atif)

2025-02-19

Bangladesh v Afghanistan - DP World Asia Cup

Cricket

Exclusive: Mentor Younis Khan Believes Afghanistan Has Multiple Match-Winners Beyond Rashid and Gurbaz

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan, now appointed as Afghanistan's mentor, believes his experience and strong bond with Afghan players will be crucial for the team's success in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. He emphasizes the team's improvement in key areas and praises their collective performances, urging them to make the most of their qualification for the tournament. Khan also credits the team's success to their consistent coaching setup and player opportunities.

Zaigum Azam (Atif)

2025-02-18

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.