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Tamim Iqbal Takes Dig At BCB Over Mahmudullah’s Retirement: 'You’re Lucky To Decide Your Last Match'

Tamil Iqbal took a subtle jibe at BCB [Source: @tamimofficial/instagram.com]Tamil Iqbal took a subtle jibe at BCB [Source: @tamimofficial/instagram.com]

Former Bangladesh opener, Tamim Iqbal, known for his fearless style on the field and frankness off it, recently made waves with a stinging critique of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over its approach to player retirements. During a live television appearance, Tamim took the opportunity to comment on the retirement of his former teammate, Mahmudullah, whose final T20 international is set for the third match against India.

Tamim Iqbal Hit Out at BCB Over Handling Player Retirements

Reflecting on the occasion, Tamim Iqbal’s words carried a sharp edge as he remarked,

"I told Mahmudullah that you are lucky because you decided your last match."

Tamim’s statement highlighted a rare freedom granted to Mahmudullah, a privilege many Bangladeshi players, according to Tamim, often lack.

With 139 T20I appearances, Mahmudullah retires just behind international stars like Rohit Sharma, Paul Stirling, and George Dockrell, marking the end of an era. But while Mahmudullah leaves on his own terms, Tamim’s comments hinted at a larger issue—one where the BCB’s role in determining players’ futures looms large.

"Not many players from Bangladesh get a chance to do that, as somebody else decides their future," Tamim added, with an implicit jab at the BCB’s handling of retirements including his own.

Internal Clashes With BCB Drove Tamim Iqbal’s Decision To Retire

This is not the first time Tamim has found himself at odds with the board. In 2023, he faced a similar struggle, briefly announcing his retirement before reversing it just a day later amidst reports of internal disputes and an alleged rift with all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

Tamim’s recent words, then, carried the weight of experience and reflected an ongoing power struggle, one that he faced in his career.

With Mahmudullah’s retirement and Tamim’s big, the BCB is now confronted with the challenge of restoring trust among its players. Tamim’s critique highlighted a growing desire within Bangladeshi cricket to allow its stars the dignity of controlling their own farewells—a privilege that, as Tamim notes, is still hard to come by for Bangladesh’s finest.