Tanjib Ahsan Saad
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Tanjib Ahsan Saad was a Bangladeshi cricket player of the 80s. A right arm medium pace bowler, he played in two ICC Trophy tournaments for his country. He was also a member of the Bangladesh team that took part in the 2nd Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, in 1986. However, he didn't play in any of the matches, and never played any full ODI match.
His best performance for the national side came during the tour of Pakistan
in March 1986. He finished the tour with seven wickets at an impressive average of 16.14 per wicket. His best 4/50 came against a strong Lahore
side.
The record above isn't very impressive, but he was given little opportunity to prove his worth to the side. His best, 1/19 (from 12 overs) helped Bangladesh beat Kenya in a low scoring affair. But, for no explicable reason, he was dropped from the side for the next match against Malaysia. Ironically, the two matches that he played in the tournament, against Kenya and Argentina, were the only matches that the Bangladesh team won in the tournament. His overall economy rate (2.53) is very impressive.
Early years
Although he played for the Central Zone against the touring Lankan side in January 1978, it was only during the 1981-92 season that he caught the full attention of the national selectors. A match winning haul of five wickets for Mohammedan MSC against their arch rivals Abahani KC in the League title decider pushed him into the limelight. However, after being selected for the ICC Trophy in England (1982), he played only one match there.His best performance for the national side came during the tour of Pakistan
Bangladeshi cricket team in Pakistan in 1986
The tour, during March, 1986, was in preparation for Bangladesh's participation in the 2nd Asia Cup, later that month. Also, this tour can be considered as a follow up of the tour of a Pak side , led by Imran Khan, during early January.Out of the 6 matches played, the tourists won 2, and lost the...
in March 1986. He finished the tour with seven wickets at an impressive average of 16.14 per wicket. His best 4/50 came against a strong Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
side.
In ICC Trophy
| Year | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Average | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1986 | 2 | 39 | 1 | 39.00 | 1/19 |
| Overall | 3 | 43 | 1 | 43.00 | 1/19 |
The record above isn't very impressive, but he was given little opportunity to prove his worth to the side. His best, 1/19 (from 12 overs) helped Bangladesh beat Kenya in a low scoring affair. But, for no explicable reason, he was dropped from the side for the next match against Malaysia. Ironically, the two matches that he played in the tournament, against Kenya and Argentina, were the only matches that the Bangladesh team won in the tournament. His overall economy rate (2.53) is very impressive.