Tamim becomes father

Bangladesh’s left-handed opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has become a father.

His wife Ayesha Siddiqua gave birth to the couple’s first child – a baby boy, early on Sunday.

Tamim is now on a paternal leave to attend his wife Ayesha and the baby in Bangkok.

Tamim confirmed the news by sharing a status on his official Facebook page.

Tamim wrote, “Our little bundle of joy has arrived! By the Grace of Almighty, we’ve been blessed with a baby boy earlier this morning. Though both mom and son are doing fine, Doctors have kept the little one under observation for 24 hours. Please keep us in your prayers.”