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BCB official calls Tamim Iqbal ‘Indian agent’; cricket community demands apology

January 10, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is under fire after a BCB official referred to former captain Tamim Iqbal as an 'Indian agent' following his call for the board to prioritize cricket over politics regarding the T20 World Cup. This statement has sparked outrage among players and the cricket community, leading to demands for an apology from the official.

BCB official calls Tamim Iqbal ‘Indian agent’; cricket community demands apology

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BCB finance committee chairman M Nazmul Islam called Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent'.
Tamim Iqbal urged BCB to prioritize cricket over political considerations.
The BCB has requested the ICC to move T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka.
The cricket community is demanding an apology from the BCB official.

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BCB official calls Tamim Iqbal ‘Indian agent’; cricket community demands apology

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