‘I’d want to bowl to him…’: Taskin Ahmed names iconic batter from the previous era he would have loved to challenge

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Bangladesh’s fiery quick Taskin Ahmed sat down with Sony Sports Network to dissect key moments and share a tantalizing glimpse into his cricketing daydreams. From revisiting a heart-wrenching World Cup run out to musing on game-changing rules, Ahmed guided listeners through a roller-coaster of cricketing what-ifs. With each revelation the tension mounted, building toward a single question that promised to unveil his ultimate idol—an admission packed with longing and respect.

When asked about overturning a past decision or scene of play, Taskin zeroed in on the dramatic run out of Litton Das against India in the 2022 World Cup at Adelaide. “If I could rewrite history,” he confessed, “I would have slowed KL Rahul and hurried Litton just enough to save that wicket,” That one image of heartbreak has lingered with the seamer ever since, a reminder of cricket’s fine margins and cruel fate.

Taskin also pondered about his brief stint as an imaginary commissioner, proposing to scrap the free hit to tilt competitiveness back toward bowlers. Yet just as listeners leaned in, craving more, the interviewer dropped the question everyone was waiting for, who from cricket’s golden past would Ahmed most want to face on the pitch?

The answer landed like a thunderbolt. He paused, eyes bright, before declaring: Sachin Tendulkar. The Little Master remains the yardstick for batting genius and the seamer’s dream challenge. ‘I never bowled to him,’ Ahmed explained, ‘and getting his wicket would be the proudest moment of my career,’ In that instant, decades of batting artistry converged with a young bowler’s ambition, creating an electric mix of reverence and determination that left fans spellbound.

Taskin Ahmed pulling off the iconic Hrithik step, bet that wasn’t on your watchlist 😉

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Just hours later in Abu Dhabi, Taskin had played a starring role in Bangladesh’s Asia Cup 2025 Group B curtain-raiser against Hong Kong. The target of 144 was chased with seven wickets in hand and 14 balls to spare. Captain Das anchored the pursuit with a swift 59 off 39 balls, while Towhid Hridoy’s unbeaten 35 provided calm assurance under pressure. Taskin proved lethal with the new ball, claiming two key wickets for 38 runs and setting the platform for a comfortable win. Support from Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain further bolstered the bowling unit’s resolve. This dominant display strengthens Bangladesh’s campaign momentum as they prepare to face Oman and Pakistan in matches that carry real stakes for Group B supremacy.

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