The Bangladesh Cricket Board has put an interim structure in place, naming former captain Tamim Iqbal as the head of the committee. In the wake of the uproar over Bangladesh\u2019s failure to make the T20 World Cup 2026, Tamim accepted that the matter was mishandled under the previous BCB leadership and voiced disappointment that Bangladesh lost its place in the tournament.<\/p>\n
As India marked a remarkable third T20 World Cup triumph, Bangladesh were left to confront one of the most painful episodes in their cricket story, having been left out of the event. The controversy started after Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was pulled from the Kolkata Knight Riders camp, with the decision coming amid growing religious tensions in Bangladesh. Citing concerns over player safety, the BCB asked the ICC to relocate Bangladesh\u2019s matches from India to Sri Lanka. However, because the tournament timetable had already been locked, the ICC rejected the request, citing practical complications, and that ultimately paved the way for Bangladesh\u2019s exclusion.<\/p>\n
Speaking in an interview, Tamim criticised the way the issue had been managed by the previous BCB administration and suggested there was still scope for discussion and a compromise with the tournament authorities.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was likely the first person to speak out as soon as the T20 World Cup matter surfaced. The approach taken by the earlier BCB administration wasn\u2019t correct. The ICC showed flexibility, and there was still room to work towards a solution. We should have tried harder to find one,\u201d Tamim said.<\/p>\n
Tamim also looked back on Bangladesh\u2019s cricketing journey and what World Cup qualification has historically meant for the country. He recalled the celebrations that followed Bangladesh\u2019s qualification for the 1999 World Cup, which came after they won the ICC Trophy in 1997.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople celebrated on the streets. That win sparked an entire generation to take up cricket. Everyone wanted to be Minhajul Abedin Nannu, Khaled Mashud, or Akram Khan. And then we let go of a World Cup chance without having proper conversations. I know there could be players in that squad who might never get another shot at playing in a World Cup, and that genuinely hurt me,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
On the wider relationship between Bangladesh and the BCCI, Tamim insisted that the connection between the two boards is in a healthy state. He also shared that he has a strong personal link with the current BCCI president Mithun Manhas, with whom he has played during the IPL and in domestic competitions.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know Mithun Manhas really well. We\u2019ve played together in the IPL, and he\u2019s visited Bangladesh numerous times for Dhaka league cricket. I haven\u2019t met him officially in this specific role yet, but our rapport is excellent,\u201d Tamim said.<\/p>\n
He further underlined that Bangladesh remains a secure venue for international cricket and expressed hope that India would tour the country again soon.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the moment, the security situation in Bangladesh is completely fine. There is no threat\u2014particularly for the Indian cricket team. When India tours Bangladesh, the grounds are packed because fans really enjoy the rivalry. Personally, I don\u2019t think there are any major problems between BCB and BCCI anymore, and a bilateral series in Bangladesh would be a positive step forward,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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