Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal has warned the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) about the future consequences of its decision regarding the senior men’s team’s participation in next month’s T20 World Cup in India.
Twice, the BCB has requested the International Cricket Council to shift their T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka. Bangladesh’s stance of not travelling to India came after the BCCI asked the Kolkata Knight Riders to exclude Mustafizur Rahman from their squad.
“The situation is a bit critical at the moment, and making a sudden comment right now is difficult. But one thing you must keep in mind is that many issues can often be resolved through dialogue if everyone comes together,” Tamim was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz. “You have to consider where Bangladesh stands in world cricket and what the future of Bangladesh cricket could be, and then make decisions accordingly.”
The Bangladesh Government has instructed the BCB to remain firm in its position of not travelling to India for the global event. Public sentiment is also similar following the Mustafizur saga. However, Tamim wants the BCB to take decisions that will not affect the organisation or players in the long term.
“If the board feels a certain decision is right, then it should take that decision. Public opinion will always vary. When we play, spectators say many things driven by emotion. But if you start making decisions based on all that, you cannot run such a big organisation. Today’s decisions will have an impact ten years down the line, so decisions should be taken by considering what is best for Bangladesh cricket and for Bangladeshi players, that is what I personally believe,” he added.
According to sources, the ICC has asked the BCB to reconsider its decision, as the apex cricketing body does not want to make changes to the schedule.
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