BCB official calling Tamim 'an Indian agent' invites wrath of Bangladesh players
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Moneycontrol09-01-2026, 18:22

BCB Official Calls Tamim Iqbal 'Indian Agent,' Sparks Outrage Among Bangladesh Players

  • A senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official, Nazmul, chairman of BCB finance committee, labeled former captain Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent" in a Facebook post.
  • Tamim Iqbal had advised BCB against emotional decisions regarding Bangladesh's T20 World Cup participation in India.
  • The comment drew immediate backlash from current and former cricketers including Taskin Ahmed, Mominul Haque, and Taijul Islam.
  • The Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) expressed shock and outrage, calling the remark "unacceptable and insulting."
  • CWAB has submitted a protest letter to the BCB president, demanding a public apology and accountability from the concerned director.

Why It Matters: A BCB official's 'Indian agent' remark about Tamim Iqbal has ignited widespread anger among Bangladesh cricketers.

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