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)

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

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
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

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

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

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.