Taskin Ahmed: Bangladesh's pace spearhead and inspirational leader

International Debuts

• T20I Debut: April 1, 2014 vs Australia in Mirpur.
• ODI Debut: June 17, 2014 vs India in Mirpur (took 5 wickets).
• Test Debut: January 12, 2017 vs New Zealand in Wellington. 

Recent International Matches (As of late 2025)

• T20Is: Last played against West Indies in Chattogram (October 31, 2025).
• ODIs: Last played against West Indies in Mirpur (October 18, 2025) and Sri Lanka in July 2025.
• Tests: Last played against West Indies in Kingston (November 30 - December 3, 2024). 

• International Teams: Bangladesh (all formats)
• Major Domestic/Franchise Teams:
  • Bangladesh: Dhaka Metropolis, Durdanto Dhaka
  • BPL: Rangpur Rangers, Durbar Rajshahi, Sylhet Sixers, Dhaka Capitals
  • ILT20: Sharjah Warriorz
  • Other: Abahani Ltd, Chittagong Kings, Bangladesh A, BCB XI, Colombo Strikers

• First Bangladeshi to take 5 wickets on ODI debut (vs. India, 2014).
• Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker at the 2012 U-19 World Cup.
• Known as one of Bangladesh's quickest bowlers, hitting speeds up to 148 km/h.
• Led Bangladesh's pace attack in the post-Mashrafe Mortaza era, maturing into a disciplined bowler after overcoming injuries.
• Awards: Man of the Match award in BPL 2013 for figures of 4/31. 

Taskin Ahmed is a high-profile and successful athlete, and as such, he has faced his share of controversies over the years. 

• During ICC World T20 2016, he was suspended from International Cricket for his illegal bowling action.

• Income – INR 28 Lakh per annum

• Net Worth (Approx) – $5 Million

What are the nicknames of Taskin Ahmed?

Tazim Jamil Chowdhury and Dhaka Express

How fast does Taskin Ahmed bowl?

askin is currently the fastest bowler in the history of Bangladesh cricket. During the 2021 T-20 World Cup, Taskin clocked 150+km/h in a match.

What is the height of Taskin Ahmed?

6ft 2in