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Tamim Iqbal Goes Against BCB; Leads Protest For Shady Ban On Towhid Hridoy

Soumyajit Dutta

Tamim Iqbal and Towhid Hridoy [Source: @Shami1302/X]Tamim Iqbal and Towhid Hridoy [Source: @Shami1302/X]

Tensions between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and national players reached a boiling point on Friday, with veteran Tamim Iqbal spearheading an impromptu delegation to meet BCB President Faruque Ahmed in Dhaka. 

The meeting followed mounting frustration over alleged inconsistent disciplinary policies, perceived public shaming of athletes, and opaque handling of suspensions. 

Tamim Leads Protest Meeting

In the meeting players highlighted grievances such as Towhid Hridoy’s contested ban reversal and coercive investigative tactics involving cricketers Naeem and Sabbir, further fuelled by a leaked list implicating BPL stars in corruption probes.

Central to the conflict is Hridoy’s suspension saga, initially handed a two-match ban for misconduct, he was recalled after one game, only to have the penalty controversially reinstated which led to the resignation of the match umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat.

Players condemned the board’s erratic decisions, citing confusion and eroded trust. Additional outrage stemmed from reports of players being forced to reenact disputed incidents during investigations and reputation damage from unverified leaks.

Tamim Slams BCB For "Ridiculous" Rules

Tamim slammed BCB’s ridiculous handling of Hridoy and questioned the board’s logic. 

“It is ridiculous. Once a player serves his suspension and is allowed back, how can he be penalised again for the same offence? Punish those found guilty, yes. But humiliating players publicly goes beyond any rulebook," Tamim said.

Responding to the Leaked Corruption List, Tamim demanded accountability. “If a player is guilty, act. But do not insult everyone through leaks.”

BCB’s Clarification on Hridoy’s Ban

Meanwhile, the board defended its stance, stating Hridoy’s suspension was “deferred over a 12-month period to uphold the competition’s integrity while ensuring fairness.”

The standoff underscores deepening friction between Bangladesh’s cricketers and administrators, with calls for transparency and respect dominating the discourse.