Tariquzzaman Munir, the first triple centurion in independent Bangladesh breathed his last today due to cardiac arrest, said a media release from Bangladesh Cricket Board.
The BCB expressed deep sadness at the passing of Tariquzzaman Munir, ex National cricketer and former member secretary of BCB Logistics & Protocol Committee.
Tariquzzaman breathed his last in Brahmanbaria today after a cardiac arrest. He was 62. The BCB extends heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family of the departed.
Tariquzzaman, a stocky right-handed batsman and sharp close-in fielder, is best remembered for scoring the first triple century in independent Bangladesh when he made 308 for Dhaka University against Chittagong University in the semifinal of the 1984-85 National Cricket Championship at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium (Abahani Ground).
He represented the Bangladesh National Team in two matches against touring Sri Lanka in 1985. In a club cricket career, which began in 1976-77 for Eaglets Club, Tariquzzaman went on to appear for prominent teams like Abahani, Mohammedan, Biman and GMCC before calling it a day in 1990-91. His elder brother Asaduzzaman Misha is also a former National cricketer.
Tariquzzaman served as the Tournament Manager of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Bangladesh for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
