Tamim Iqbal shows spirit of the game, helps ‘injured’ counterpart Mehidy Hasan Miraz in BPL

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Former Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal might have retired from international cricket, but he is still an active player in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). During the match between Khulna Tigers and Fortune Barishal, Tamim showed a great example of the spirit of the game.

Khulna Tigers captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was bowled by a toe-crushing yorker from fast bowler Ebadot Hossain in the last over. The ball hit right on Miraz’s boot and he was in immense pain.

Mehidy went to the ground immediately as he was seen limping. Finding his counterpart in an uncomfortable state, Fortune Barishal captain Tamim Iqbal wasted no time in running towards him. Instead of celebrating the wicket, Tamim offered to help Mehidy and helped him onto the stretcher.

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Watch: Tamim Iqbal helps Mehidy Hasan Miraz in BPL

Challenging total by Khulna Tigers

After hitting the boot, the ball went on to hit the stumps. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was dismissed for a quickfire 29 off 18 balls with 1 four and 3 sixes. Miraz made good use of the powerplay restrictions and helped his team get off to a flying start.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s opening partner Mohammad Naim smashed 51 off 27 deliveries. The lefty hit 5 for four and 3 for six. The rest of the hitters were starters but couldn’t make it big.

Alex Ross and William Bosisto scored 20 runs each time Afif Hossain he hit 32 off 27 balls. Wicketkeeper Mahidul Islam Ankon hit a blistering 12-ball 27 with 2 fours and 3 sixes, thereby helping his team post a challenging total of 187-5 on the board.

Fortune Barishal chased down a big total

Chasing a big target, Fortune Barishal lost Towhid Hridoy early but Tamim Iqbal and Dawid Malan he put together a great partnership for the second wicket. Salman Irshad dismissed Tamim for 27 but Malan kept scoring runs.

He formed vital partnerships with the experienced middle order consisting of Mushqifur Rahim and Mahmudullah. Malan scored 63 off 37 balls and hit 8 fours and 3 sixes during his knock. Both Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah scored 24 runs each.

The all-rounder of Pakistan Faheem Ashraf ensured to end the match with a quickfire 18 off just 6 balls. Afghanistan’s veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi also hit a handy 15 off 10 balls as Barishal chased down the target with five balls to spare.

With this win, Fortune Barishal maintained their second position in the points table with 8 wins and 2 losses and moved closer to the top spot of Rangpur Riders. Meanwhile, Khulna Tigers stayed at the fifth spot.

Tamim Iqbal announced his official retirement from international cricket just a few days ago. He was earlier considered for the Bangladesh squad for the Champions Trophy but decided not to participate in the tournament as he has not played international cricket for a long time.



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