Bangladesh Cricket Turmoil: Captain Shanto Slams BCB Over T20 World Cup Dispute, Backs Tamim Iqbal

Cricket
N
News18•10-01-2026, 14:35
Bangladesh Cricket Turmoil: Captain Shanto Slams BCB Over T20 World Cup Dispute, Backs Tamim Iqbal
- •Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto criticized the BCB, stating the T20 World Cup uncertainty affects players' mental health.
- •Shanto condemned BCB director M. Najmul Islam for labeling former captain Tamim Iqbal as "India's agent."
- •Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup in India is controversial, with BCB requesting matches be shifted to Sri Lanka due to security concerns.
- •Shanto highlighted the difficulty of performing under such distractions and emphasized the need for a focused mindset.
- •He expressed deep disappointment over the disrespect shown to Tamim Iqbal, calling the BCB's statement unacceptable.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh cricket faces internal strife as captain Shanto criticizes BCB's handling of T20 World Cup and disrespect towards Tamim Iqbal.
✦
More like this
Loading more articles...





