Tamim Iqbal

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal opens up on his transition into cricket administration after a heart attack, Bangladesh’s fast bowling rise, the future of India-Bangladesh relations, the growing influence of T20 leagues. Bangladesh Cricket Board's interim president also shares his vision to restore Bangladesh cricket’s reputation, which has taken a beating after they decided to pull out from the T20 World Cup.

Former captain Tamim Iqbal, now heading an interim BCB committee, expressed disappointment over Bangladesh's mishandled exclusion from the T20 World Cup 2026. He believes the previous administration failed to find a compromise with the ICC, costing the country a valuable opportunity. Tamim also emphasized the strong relationship between the BCB and BCCI, assuring India of Bangladesh's safety for future tours.

Virat Kohli has etched his name in IPL history, becoming the first to cross 9,000 runs. This remarkable achievement solidifies his status as the league's highest scorer and a global T20 leader for a single franchise. Kohli's unparalleled consistency and loyalty, having played every season since 2008, underscore his dominance in the sport's shortest format.

The current president of BCB, Aminul Islam Bulbul was removed by the country's National Sports Council (NSC), which formed an ad-hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs till fresh elections are held.

A government probe found widespread irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board elections. Vote-rigging, coercion, and bias were uncovered. The election process was neither free nor transparent. The government has moved to dissolve the BCB board. A new ad hoc committee will oversee the BCB for three months. Tamim Iqbal has been appointed as the new BCB president.

Bangladesh cricket is facing chaos, with off-field controversies overshadowing the sport. Aftab Ahmed criticised mismanagement, political influence, and media hype, calling it a “circus.” The cricket board’s dissolution and a politically linked new committee added to concerns. He mocked the situation, saying it’s more spectacle than sport, adding: “Cricket doesn’t exist anymore; the circus does.”

Seven out of 25 directors have already stepped down, including four who resigned after Saturday’s board meeting. The exits have increased uncertainty around the future of the current administration.

Bangladesh Cricket Board expresses concern over potential government interference after the sports ministry formed an investigation committee into last year's board elections. The BCB warned this could raise governance issues with the ICC and seeks clarification from the National Sports Council before any formal action. The elections themselves have been marred by controversy and allegations of manipulation.

Tamim Iqbal, former Bangladesh captain, has retired from international cricket. In his career, he scored over 15,000 runs and hit 25 centuries. Although expected to return for the Champions Trophy, he chose to walk away. Tamim played 70 Tests, 243 ODIs and 78 T20Is, scoring hundreds in all formats.

Bangladesh maybe without Tamim Iqbal in the tri-series after the star opener ignored medical advice and continued playing with a fractured hand.

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and opener Tamim Iqbal returned as Bangladesh named an 18-man squad on Thursday for their two-match Test series against South Africa in March-April.

Tamim Iqbal, who made his Test debut in 2008, became Bangladesh's highest run-getter in the game's longest format, surpassing Habibul Bashar's tally of 3026.

Bangladesh on Sunday named opening batsman Tamim Iqbal as captain of the national one-day side, replacing pace bowler Mashrafe Mortaza.

Star all-rounder Mahmudullah has been included in the Bangladesh Test squad for the Zimbabwe series which gets underway next month.

Liton Das was named Bangladesh captain on Friday for the remainder of their one-day international series against Afghanistan, following the shock resignation of veteran opener Tamim Iqbal.

Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons says his team cannot wait to take on the declining Australians in a Test series come April and claims that the "Virender Sehwag-like Tamim Iqbal" and Shakib Al Hasan are good enough to walk into the Oz dressing room.

Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has opted out of the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand due to personal reasons. Iqbal, who is the ODI skipper, said that he had conveyed his decision earlier to coach Russell Domingo and the selection committee led by Minhajul Abedin.

Tamim Iqbal, former Bangladesh cricket captain, is recovering after a heart attack during a Dhaka Premier Division match. He experienced chest pain and was hospitalised. After undergoing angioplasty, he is now under observation. Iqbal, who announced retirement twice, remains a significant figure in Bangladesh cricket history with over 15,000 international runs.

Bangladesh's opening batsman Tamim Iqbal may not be available for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare from Wednesday due to a knee injury, coach Russell Domingo said.

Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal brushed off all the charges made by the country's board president Nazmul Hassan that there is a factional dispute between Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim in the team.

Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza shared captaincy tips with the team's current ODI captain Tamim Iqbal saying that he should listen to his heart while making a decision.

Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal has come forward to help 91 sportspersons who were financially hit due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals following his side's 50-over series win against the West Indies.

Tamim Iqbal stepped down on Thursday as captain of Bangladesh's one-day international side and pulled his name out of the Asia Cup to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in August and September.

Bangladesh will see how opening batsman Tamim Iqbal gets on during practice before deciding if he is fit to play in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Dhaka starting Wednesday. The hosts are already missing star all-rounder and skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who has been nursing a finger injury, and there are also doubts whether pace bowler Taskin Ahmed will play.

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal said Thursday he would prolong his break from Twenty20 internationals for at least another six months, adding to speculation over his future in the short format. Tamim is one of Bangladesh's greatest batting assets and has captained the one-day international side for the past two years.

Left-handed batsman Tamim Iqbal has decided to relinquish his role as the captain of the Bangladesh ODI team due to an ongoing back injury that has sidelined him from the upcoming Asia Cup.

Bangladesh on Wednesday recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan for their squad for all three formats in an upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. Nurul, who last played for Bangladesh in 2018, joins the squad as a back-up for injured wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, said chief selector Minhajul Abedin.

A Bangladesh Cricket Board official's accusation of former captain Tamim Iqbal being an "Indian agent" has sparked outrage among players and the Cricketers’ Welfare Association. Tamim had previously advised the board against emotional decisions regarding the T20 World Cup. Players are demanding an apology and accountability from the official.

Riding on opener Tamim Iqbal's unbeaten 83, Bangladesh managed to eke out a narrow eight-run win over the Netherlands in their first match of the World Twenty20 Qualifiers.