Tamim Iqbal

BCB’s cycle of political interference and dysfunction

Failure to build strong institutions continues to undermine many sectors in Bangladesh, preventing them from achieving their desired goals.
16 April 2026

Miraz shrugs off off-field noise ahead of NZ series

Bangladesh ODI skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz has insisted that the team’s preparations for the upcoming series against New Zealand have not been affected by recent off-field developments in the country’s cricket.
16 April 2026

‘Cricket gone, circus remains’: Aftab reflects BCB reality

“Bangladesh’s biggest circus is the cricket board, and the ones around it,” former Bangladesh cricketer Aftab Ahmed said in a video posted on his official Facebook page on Wednesday.
9 April 2026

CWAB hails pay hike for domestic cricketers

The Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) has applauded the decision of the ad hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to increase match fees and monthly remuneration for male and female cricketers.
9 April 2026

No shortcuts to leadership

The latest developments surrounding Bangladesh cricket and the newly formed ad hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) raise a familiar, uncomfortable question: will the dream of a politics-free sports arena ever move beyond being a hollow slogan?
9 April 2026

Pay hike headlines Tamim’s first move

The 11-member ad hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), led by Tamim Iqbal, on Wednesday announced a significant increase in women cricketers’ domestic match fees, among several key decisions taken at its first official meeting -- held a day after assuming charge following the dissolution of the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led board.
8 April 2026

Tamim prioritises Bangladesh cricket’s reputation rebuild

“We strongly feel that our first task is to restore the reputation of Bangladesh cricket."
8 April 2026

Ad hoc committee president Tamim confirms he will contest BCB elections

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal confirmed on Tuesday that he will contest the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, shortly after being appointed president of the board’s adhoc committee.
7 April 2026

Tamim named president of ad hoc committee as NSC dissolves BCB board

Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal was named president of ad hoc committee as the National Sports Council on Tuesday dissolved the Aminul Islam-led Bangladesh Cricket Board's elected body.
7 April 2026

Tamim Iqbal hails 'excellent' voting atmosphere

'This is the first time that I have cast a vote. It feels great,' says the the former skipper
12 February 2026

No top players in Bangladesh now: Moeen Ali

The former England all-rounder spoke about Bangladesh cricket’s development gaps, the BPL’s reputation issues, the politics shaping the modern game, and more.
11 January 2026

Cricketers rally behind Tamim after BCB director’s remarks

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam has come under heavy criticism after labelling former captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” in a social media post.
10 January 2026

BCB director in hot water after calling Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent'

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam has come under heavy criticism after terming former national captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” in a social media post.
9 January 2026

Tamim says 'consider Bangladesh cricket’s future and interests before deciding'

Bangladesh former captain Tamim Iqbal said on Thursday that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) needs to consider the interests and future of Bangladesh cricket before making a decision regarding the T20 World Cup. The BCB has conveyed that it wants Bangladesh’s matches to be held in Sri Lanka instead of India.
8 January 2026

A year of turmoil in Bangladesh cricket

The year 2025 will be remembered less for what Bangladesh cricket achieved on the field and more for the turbulence that engulfed it off it..
27 December 2025

BCB 'salutes' Tamim for instructing Old DOHS to play the First Division League

The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) announced yet another deferment of the First Division League, which will now begin on December 14, the CCDM stated at a press conference at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.
10 December 2025

Tamim calls for probe after Jahanara allegations; Sports Adviser vows 'exemplary punishment'

Tamim described the allegations as “grave and deeply troubling”
7 November 2025

‘Mashrafe and Tamim bhai are supporting me a lot’

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said that he has been getting advice from former captains Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and Tamim Iqbal during his captaincy stint.
23 October 2025

Tanzid’s charmed ODI run and Bangladesh cricket’s obsession with talent

Talent, or at least the perception of having talent, can get you a much longer leash than others in Bangladesh cricket: Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s brief ODI career so far, is a testament to it.
14 October 2025

'Illegal' BCB elections: 38 clubs announce league boycott

Protesting alleged government interference and irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, 38 cricket clubs from three major divisions of the country have announced a boycott of all domestic cricket competitions.
8 October 2025