BCB Official Calls Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian Agent', Sparks Bangladesh Cricket Row
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News18•10-01-2026, 06:18
BCB Official Calls Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian Agent', Sparks Bangladesh Cricket Row
- •Nazmul Islam, a BCB official, labeled former captain Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent', igniting a major controversy in Bangladesh cricket.
- •The dispute arose after Tamim Iqbal suggested BCB prioritize cricket for the T20 World Cup amidst India-Bangladesh tensions, following Mustafizur Rahman's IPL release.
- •Nazmul Islam clarified his statement on social media, asserting it was his personal opinion regarding Tamim's stance on playing matches in India.
- •Bangladeshi cricketers, including Taijul Islam, Mominul Haque, and Taskin Ahmed, have condemned Nazmul's remarks, demanding an apology and criticizing his conduct.
Why It Matters: A BCB official's 'Indian agent' remark against Tamim Iqbal has caused a significant rift in Bangladesh cricket.
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