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Tamim Iqbal interview: ‘I personally don’t think BCB and BCCI have any real issues anymore’ | Cricket News

Tamim Iqbal interview: ‘I personally don’t think BCB and BCCI have any real issues anymore’ | Cricket News

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Tamim Iqbal has had a sudden rise in Bangladesh cricket administration in the last little while. From being branded an “Indian agent” in the aftermath of Mustafizur Rahman being ousted from the IPL, the former national captain now finds himself as the interim president of the board at a time when the country is trying to restore its ties with the most powerful nation in the cricket world. Bangladesh pulled out of the T20 World Cup when the ICC refused to accept its request of moving its games out of India. Now with a change in government in Dhaka, Iqbal tells Sriram Veera how he plans to get the country’s cricket back on track, both on and off the field. Q: What have you done to repair BCB’s relationship with BCCI — which had nearly broken down? Tamim Iqbal: I was probably the first to speak out when the (T20) World Cup issue happened. What was done, how it was handled by the previous Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) administration, was not right. The ICC was …

BCB reaches out to BCCI to enhance bilateral cricket ties after T20 World Cup pullout | Cricket News

BCB reaches out to BCCI to enhance bilateral cricket ties after T20 World Cup pullout | Cricket News

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3 min readApr 4, 2026 04:21 PM IST A few days after Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal called Mustafizur Rahman’s ouster from the league ‘unfortunate’, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) reached out to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to try and explore more cooperation in cricket between the two Asian countries. The Director (Cricket Operations) of the BCB, Nazmul Abedin Fahim, said that the board had recently sent an email to the BCCI and also stayed in constant touch with other boards globally. “We maintain regular communication with various countries’ cricket boards. As part of that regular communication, we recently reached out to the Board of Control for Cricket in India via a letter, through an email, to communicate with them”, Fahim told ANI. In the letter, the BCB mentioned that India’s men’s team was scheduled to tour Bangladesh in September this year, and the women’s team was expected to travel after that, further indicating a thaw in cricketing relations between the subcontinental neighbours. “In the letter, we mentioned …

Chances of India-Pakistan game going ahead brighten as Bangladesh ask PCB to end boycott threat

Chances of India-Pakistan game going ahead brighten as Bangladesh ask PCB to end boycott threat

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In light of the latest developments, prospects of the money-spinning fixture going ahead as scheduled brightened. Bangladesh, which had a role in the origin of the impasse when it refused to send its team to India citing security concerns, requested the PCB — which had shown solidarity with Bangladesh for their ouster from the tournament — to play the February 15 match “for the benefit of the entire cricket ecosystem”. “Following my short visit to Pakistan yesterday (Sunday) and given the forthcoming outcomes of our discussions, I request Pakistan to play the ICC T20 World Cup game on 15 February against India for the benefit of the entire cricket ecosystem,” BCB president Aminul Islam said. “We are deeply moved by Pakistan’s efforts to go above and beyond in supporting Bangladesh during this period. Long may our brotherhood flourish,” the former Bangladesh captain added. ALSO READ | Bangladesh urge Pakistan to play against India in T20 World Cup ‘for benefit of cricket ecosystem’ While the BCB asked PCB not to boycott the game against India, a …

Bangladesh urges Pakistan to play against India in T20 World Cup ‘for benefit of cricket ecosystem’

Bangladesh urges Pakistan to play against India in T20 World Cup ‘for benefit of cricket ecosystem’

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3 min readFeb 9, 2026 10:34 PM IST A new layer of drama unfolded concerning the Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup 2026 match late on Monday when the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) issued a press release, requesting that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) proceed with its scheduled World Cup fixture against India on February 15. The BCB’s statement read: “The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) extends its sincere appreciation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC), and all involved for their positive roles in trying to overcome recent challenges. In particular, the BCB wishes to express its profound and heartfelt gratitude to PCB Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi, his Board, and the cricket fans of Pakistan. Throughout this period, the PCB has demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and solidarity.” It added: “BCB President Md. Aminul Islam said: ‘We are deeply moved by Pakistan’s efforts to go above and beyond in supporting Bangladesh during this period. Long may our brotherhood flourish. Following my short visit to Pakistan yesterday and given the forthcoming outcomes of our …

No buzz, no hype around India this T20 World Cup. And this isn’t a complaint. | Cricket News

No buzz, no hype around India this T20 World Cup. And this isn’t a complaint. | Cricket News

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Less than 24 hours before the World T20 kick-off, a top Indian player, before his net-session, cornered a reporter with a soft, whispered inquiry. “Is it just me or … the buzz is missing this time, isn’t it?” The answer to that question has been blowing in the rather tepid WorldT20 breeze around the nation. For once India isn’t talking up their team that is ironically the clear favourite to win this World T20 at home and even the players are missing the hype. And this isn’t a complaint. Too distracted, the fans aren’t their usual self nor in Cup-mode. Mustafizur Rahman, Shah Rukh Khan, Mohsin Naqvi, Shahbaz Sharif, Jay Shah, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, BCB, PCB, BCCI have been crowding their minds for months, pushing Suryakumar Yadav, and his gang of proven match-winners, to the margins. This is a new head space for fans. Never before has this easily excitable cricket-mad nation — hosts of countless ICC extravaganzas — been this indifferent about its team. It’s a shocking plot twist. But again, this isn’t …

Bangladesh players stayed silent out of fear when orders were issued: ‘If someone like Tamim Iqbal can be disrespected…’

Bangladesh players stayed silent out of fear when orders were issued: ‘If someone like Tamim Iqbal can be disrespected…’

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Bangladesh’s chances of playing the T20 World Cup 2026 are getting slimmer by the hour. On Thursday, their participation took a severe hit after the Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul ordered the Bangladesh Cricket Board and its players not to travel to India due to security concerns. The decision has all but confirmed Bangladesh’s exit, with the ICC likely to release an official statement sometime today or tomorrow and confirm Scotland as a replacement. Not playing the T20 World Cup a huge kick in the gut for Bangladesh cricketers (AFP) And to think that all of this could have been avoided. A cricket-crazy nation like Bangladesh has always added to the excitement of the game on a global stage. And it’s unfortunate that politics and external factors have played a role in what could be a significant step back for Bangladesh cricket. Their involvement in the T20 World Cup was always under the scanner since the BCCI told Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman from its squad over the reported Hindu killings in Bangladesh. …

BPL hit by Bangladesh players’ boycott; BCB show-causes its director for offensive remark | Cricket News

BPL hit by Bangladesh players’ boycott; BCB show-causes its director for offensive remark | Cricket News

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Bangladesh’s cricketers boycotted their domestic T20 league match here on Thursday, demanding the resignation of BCB director M Najmul Islam, whose derogatory comments against them amid an ongoing standoff with India prompted the Board to issue a show-cause notice to him. Toss was delayed in Thursday’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) game between Naokhali Express and Chattogram Royals here after neither of the two teams showed up at the venue. Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) President Mohammad Mithun, while addressing a press conference here, said the players will remain firm in their call to boycott BPL even though the BCB has assured them of action against Najmul. The furore started after Najmul, while reiterating Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup on account of “security worries”, rejected concerns surrounding players’ remuneration should the country withdraw. He stated that the players would not be compensated as they have not justified the support so far, having failed to win a single ICC event. The statement caused an outrage with CWAB calling for …

Fresh controversy hits Bangladesh cricket amid doubts over T20 WC participation

Fresh controversy hits Bangladesh cricket amid doubts over T20 WC participation

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New Delhi: At the time when the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) are involved in tough negotiations on whether or not Bangladesh will play their T20 World Cup matches in India, a fresh controversy erupted on Wednesday that threatened to stop the game itself in Bangladesh, its local media reported. Bangladesh cricketers face uncertain times ahead as cloud over T20 World Cup participation intensifies. (AFP) The Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) has demanded the resignation of BCB’s director and financial committee head Najmul Islam, threatening to boycott all forms of cricket including Thursday’s BPL matches, if he does not step down. The controversy was sparked by Najmul when he told reporters on Wednesday that the BCB owes no compensation to cricketers if Bangladesh miss the upcoming T20 World Cup, adding that BCB has never sought refunds following every poor performance by the team. “The question of compensation does not even arise. We have invested so much on them (players), they haven’t been able to achieve anything, anywhere. Have we …

BCB official calling Tamim Iqbal ‘an Indian agent’ invites wrath of Bangladesh players | Cricket News

BCB official calling Tamim Iqbal ‘an Indian agent’ invites wrath of Bangladesh players | Cricket News

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A senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official calling former captain Tamim Iqbal “an Indian agent” has not gone down well with the players in the country. Tamim, one of the finest openers to have come out of Bangladesh, had advised the BCB to not be driven by emotion while deciding the way forward on the national team’s participation in the T20 World Cup in India. Nazmul, chairman of BCB finance committee, called the left-hander opener “an Indian agent” in a Facebook post. “This time, the people of Bangladesh witnessed, with their own eyes, the emergence of yet another proven Indian agent,” he wrote. The post received immediate backlash from former and current cricketers, including Taskin Ahmed, Momimul Haque and Taijul Islam. Even the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) expressed shock at Nazmul’s comments. “A comment made by BCB director M Nazmul Islam regarding former national captain Tamim Iqbal has come to the attention of the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh. We are stunned, shocked, and outraged by it. Story continues below this ad “Such …

BCB told to get Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches shifted out of India | Cricket News

BCB told to get Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches shifted out of India | Cricket News

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have been told to get the men’s team’s upcoming matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup moved out of India after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was released by his Indian Premier League (IPL) team following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Asif Nazrul, the advisor for Youth and Sports in the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh, said that he has instructed the BCB to raise the matter with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and make it clear the team “won’t feel safe” playing their games in India. Placed in Group C along with England, Italy, Nepal and the West Indies, Bangladesh are set to play all their group stage matches in India. Their first three matches are scheduled to be played in Kolkata while the last is slated to be hosted by Mumbai. “As the advisor in charge of the Sports Ministry, I have asked the Board of Control for Cricket in Bangladesh to explain the entire matter to the ICC and write to …