'We could have handled it better': Tamim Iqbal on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup pull out
Tamim Iqbal, the former captain of Bangladesh, has taken on the role of interim president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. He reflects on the recent decision to withdraw from the T20 World Cup, expressing regret and emphasizing the need for better handling of such situations. Tamim aims to improve the facilities and reputation of Bangladesh cricket following his personal health challenges.
- ▪Tamim Iqbal is now the interim president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
- ▪He believes that the decision to pull out of the T20 World Cup damaged Bangladesh's reputation.
- ▪Tamim's heart attack last year prompted him to transition into cricket administration.
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