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.
latestArticlesBy Zaigum Azam (Atif)

Cricket
Exclusive: Nurul Hasan Eyes Stability Over Hype After Long-Awaited Bangladesh Recall
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan makes a quiet return to the national setup after battling injuries and surgeries. Instead of seeking flamboyant comebacks, he prioritizes building career stability and consistency. Nurul's focus now is on staying in the team and performing steadily, rather than being defined by highs and lows.
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
2025-09-03

Cricket
Exclusive: Can Alex Marshall Restore Credibility to Bangladesh’s Corruption-Hit Premier League?
Former ICC ACU head Alex Marshall's arrival in Bangladesh sparks debate on restoring credibility in the country's cricketing circles. The BCB is set to revamp its ACU following ongoing corruption concerns in the BPL, as Marshall plans to create a dedicated integrity unit to protect players and the tournament's reputation. With a focus on education and enforcement, the initiative aims to clean up Bangladesh's cricketing image and ensure fair play.
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
2025-08-27

Cricket
Exclusive: Julian Wood Aims to Sharpen Bangladesh’s White-Ball Bite Through Role Clarity
Julian Wood, Bangladesh's new power-hitting coach, aims to improve player role understanding in white-ball cricket. With a focus on individualized training and playing to natural strengths, he seeks to help Bangladesh close the gap with top teams worldwide in the shorter formats.
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
2025-08-15

Cricket
Exclusive: APL Revival Marks New Era for Afghan Cricket, Says CEO Naseeb Khan
After a six-year break, the Afghanistan Premier League is set to return with a new commercial deal, aiming to become a sustainable T20 league. The league plans to attract global cricket stars in October-November, potentially in the Middle East. Consistency in leadership and player commitment to domestic cricket drive the national team's success. The league aims to reflect Afghanistan's resilience and unity, building a legacy beyond just cricket.
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
2025-08-11

Cricket
Exclusive: Litton Das Has What It Takes to Lead, says Bangladesh Coach Salahuddin
Bangladesh's senior assistant coach believes Litton Kumar Das has potential as a T20I leader if given time to grow. Litton's leadership has shown promise with series wins, though a loss to UAE was a wake-up call. The key to improvement lies in providing quality wickets across all levels of cricket.
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
2025-08-04

Cricket
Exclusive: Mahedi Hasan Ready for Any Role as Bangladesh Build T20 Momentum
Bangladesh's T20I victories have boosted team morale, with vice-captain Mahedi Hasan stressing the importance of consistency and versatility in modern cricket. Despite mixed performances, he acknowledges the need to deliver across all departments to secure a spot in the XI. As he prepares to tackle challenges on and off the pitch, Mahedi's evolution as an all-rounder will be crucial for Bangladesh's success in upcoming matches.
Zaigum Azam (Atif)
2025-07-26
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.