Bangladesh Legend Tamim Iqbal Labelled 'Indian Agent' for BCCI Comments
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News18•09-01-2026, 15:24
Bangladesh Legend Tamim Iqbal Labelled 'Indian Agent' for BCCI Comments
- •Bangladesh batting legend Tamim Iqbal accused of being an 'Indian agent' by BCB finance committee chairman M Nazmul Islam.
- •Iqbal's comments on dialogue to resolve cricketing issues with India, and urging BCB to prioritize cricketing future, sparked the accusation.
- •The controversy stems from BCB considering boycotting the 2026 T20 World Cup in India due to Mustafizur Rahman's IPL exit.
- •The accusation has drawn severe criticism from the Bangladeshi cricket fraternity, including the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB).
- •CWAB has demanded a public apology from Islam and accountability from BCB for the 'unacceptable and insulting' remarks.
Why It Matters: Tamim Iqbal faces 'Indian Agent' label for suggesting dialogue with BCCI, sparking outrage in Bangladesh cricket.
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