Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ad hoc committee chairman says he was among the first to raise concerns when the issue emerged
DHAKA: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-May 12nd, 2026) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ad hoc committee chairman Tamim Iqbal has criticised the handling of a previous T20 World Cup-related issue by the former board management, saying the matter was not managed appropriately.
In an interview with Indian media, Tamim Iqbal said that he was among the first to raise concerns when the issue emerged. He added that the former BCB administration did not deal with the situation in the right manner, although the International Cricket Council (ICC) showed flexibility and there was room to find a resolution.
“The issue could have been resolved, but we failed to explore solutions,” he said, adding that Bangladesh missed an opportunity for constructive dialogue during the process.
The BCB official further stated that Bangladesh proceeded without proper consultation, which could result in some players from that World Cup squad never getting another opportunity to participate in the tournament again.
Expressing disappointment, he said the situation was unfortunate and avoidable.
Commenting on relations with India, Tamim said he had played cricket with Indian cricket board president Mithun Manhas and that relations between the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are currently smooth. He also dismissed any security concerns regarding Indian teams touring Bangladesh, noting that visiting sides have always received strong crowd support and full stadiums.
“The Bangladesh-India series will be very competitive and well-received,” he added.
When asked about Pakistan’s reported stance of boycotting the World Cup in a gesture of solidarity, Tamim declined to comment directly, stating that he was not part of the decision-making group at the time.
However, he remarked that regardless of the circumstances, the situation ultimately resulted in the loss of an opportunity to participate in the World Cup.
