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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 …

Tamim Iqbal Becomes Interim Head After Bulbul Exit

Tamim Iqbal Becomes Interim Head After Bulbul Exit

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The former Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal has been named as the interim BCB head, stepping into an overhaul of the existing set-up after weeks of mounting unrest and resignations. The Bangladesh Government has appointed former opening batter Tamim Iqbal after Aminul Islam Bulbul was removed on Tuesday 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. Bulbul was removed primiarily due to the fiasco during the T20 World Cup where interim government advisor Asif Nazrul literally held the former advisor Asif Nazrul literally held the former skipper hostage and didn’t allow the national team to visit India for 2026 T20 World Cup. “The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wishes to inform that, following a review of recent developments and in the best interest of the organisation, the BCB President has decided to release Mr Najmul Islam from his responsibilities as Chairman of the Finance Committee with immediate effect,” the board had said in an official release. Tamim Iqbal (image: X) Nazrul’s stand was …

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. …

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 …

Ex-Bangladesh Cricket Team Captain Tamim Iqbal Back Home After Heart Attack

Ex-Bangladesh Cricket Team Captain Tamim Iqbal Back Home After Heart Attack

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File photo of Tamim Iqbal© X (Twitter) Former Bangladeshi cricket captain Tamim Iqbal returned home Friday, days after suffering a massive heart attack during a local match. The 36-year-old was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a match of the 50-over Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League when he was rushed to a nearby hospital complaining of severe chest pain on Monday.  He was given stenting surgery the same day and later moved to a bigger health facility in the capital Dhaka. “After observing his health condition, we have decided to discharge him today,” Shahabuddin Talukder, a doctor at Evercare Hospital told reporters.  He added that Tamim would have to maintain a rehabilitation program and modify his lifestyle. “We hope he will be able to return to cricket soon,” he added. Abu Zafar of the Bangladeshi health ministry told reporters on Wednesday that it was uncertain whether Tamim would be able to return to cricket.  “Tamim won’t be able to play sports for the next three months. If everything goes well, then he will be able to …

Ex-Bangladesh Captain Tamim Iqbal Begins Walking After Heart Attack But Doctor Warns…

Ex-Bangladesh Captain Tamim Iqbal Begins Walking After Heart Attack But Doctor Warns…

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Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh’s most successful opener and former skipper, has improved following his sudden heart attack while playing a domestic T20 match in Dhaka, doctors have confirmed. Tamim has undergone a successful angiogram surgery in order to address a blockage in one of the arteries of his heart. Following the surgery, Tamim has reportedly even begun walking. However, doctors have reportedly emphasized that the upcoming 48 to 72 hours are still “critical” for Tamim’s long-term recovery, and have advised him to stay away from any sort of sporting activity. Tamim had suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Mohammedan Sporting Club in a Dhaka Premier League game. Upon the shocking incident, he had been rushed to hospital, where he received instant treatment. The 36-year-old underwent an angioplasty and angiogram to remove the blockage in his artery, but has now recovered and appears to be safe. “Tamim’s condition is improving, and he has started walking a little. However, the next 48 to 72 hours remain critical. He must wait at least three months before …

Tamim Iqbal’s Recovery on Track After Suffering Heart Attack

Tamim Iqbal’s Recovery on Track After Suffering Heart Attack

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Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal who recently suffered a heart attack during a domestic match held in Bangladesh is on track of his recovery after being hospitalised for treatment. Tamim suffered a cardiac arrest at the Bangladesh Kriria Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) in Savar on Monday Dhaka Premier League match between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shine Pukur. Tamim was in critical condition when he was rushed to the hospital, Razeeb Hasan, the medical director at the facility where Tamim received treatment, told reporters on Monday. He also said Tamim Iqbal had to undergo surgery to implant stents to clear an artery blockage. “Tamim’s condition is improving, and he has started walking a little. However, the next 48 to 72 hours remain critical. He must wait at least three months before resuming normal activities, including sports,” Abu Jafar told reporters. Professor Abdul Wadud, director of the National Institute of Cardiovascular diseases, confirmed that en echocardiogram on Wednesday morning showed positive signs. “His heart function appears normal, but we must remain cautious. Abnormal rhythms could still occur,” …

Former Bangladesh Star Tamim Iqbal Suffers Heart Attack While Playing, Undergoes Angioplasty

Former Bangladesh Star Tamim Iqbal Suffers Heart Attack While Playing, Undergoes Angioplasty

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File image of Tamim Iqbal.© ICC Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal on Monday underwent angioplasty after suffering a heart attack during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match in Dhaka. According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, the incident occurred in the first innings of the 50-over-a-side contest between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club when the 36-year-old Iqbal felt pain in his chest. Tamim, who was leading Mohammedan, fielded for just one over before being rushed to a nearby hospital. “Initially, a helicopter was arranged for Tamim’s movement to the hospital, but he could not be flown from the BKSP ground in Savar. He was later taken to the Fazilatunnesa Hospital,” the report quoted match referee Debabrata Paul as saying. The treating doctors later issued an official medical bulletin. “He returned to us in a critical condition. We can call it a heart attack, and we subsequently did an angiogram and angioplasty to remove the blockage. The medical procedure has gone smoothly. He is currently under observation. “The swift coordination between the …

Former Bangladesh Skipper Tamim Iqbal Rushed To Hospital After Experiencing Chest Pain During Match

Former Bangladesh Skipper Tamim Iqbal Rushed To Hospital After Experiencing Chest Pain During Match

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File image of Tamim Iqbal© AFP Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was on Monday hospitalised after experiencing chest pain during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match in Dhaka. According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, the incident occurred in the first innings of the 50-over-a-side contest between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club when the 36-year-old Iqbal felt pain in his chest. “Initially, a helicopter was arranged for Tamim’s movement to the hospital, but he could not be flown from the BKSP ground in Savar. He was later taken to the Fazilatunnesa Hospital,” the report quoted match referee Debabrata Paul as saying. Iqbal had announced his retirement from international cricket for the second time in January this year. Earlier, in July 2023, he had made a similar announcement during an emotional press conference but reversed his decision within 24 hours following an intervention from then Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Iqbal, who last featured for the national team in 2023, has played 70 Tests and 243 ODIs, scoring 5,134 runs and 8,357 …

Tamim Iqbal rushed to hospital in Bangladesh with chest pain

Tamim Iqbal rushed to hospital in Bangladesh with chest pain

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Former Bangladesh captain, Tamim Iqbal was rushed to the hospital on Monday morning in Savar with chest pain. The incident happened when Tamim was playing a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club at the BKSP-3 ground in Savar, 27 KM North-West of Dhaka.   According to ESPNcricinfo, the incident happened during the first innings of the 50-over match where Tamim’s team, Mohammedan Sporting Club, was fielding first.  Initially, a helicopter was arranged for Tamim’s movement, but when he could not be flown out, he was then taken to the nearby Fazilatunnesa Hospital, match referee Debabrata Paul told ESPNcricinfo. Story continues below this ad In January, Tamim announced his retirement from international cricket. In a Facebook post, Tamim wrote: “I have been away from international cricket for quite some time, and the distance will not be reduced. My chapter in international cricket is closed.” Tamim had played 70 Tests, 243 ODIs and 78 T20Is for Bangladesh. This was the second time Tamim had announced his international retirement, having previously called …