There are still about two hours left for Bangladesh’s match to start. Tamim Iqbal‘s sudden arrival at the press box of Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Next to the press box is the commentary box. Having left a little earlier, Tamim wanted to spend time with local journalists.
He was talking about various issues starting from the interview given to journalists in the Indian magazine Sports Star. The former captain of Bangladesh in India agreed to speak officially.
In the beginning, the issue of comments about the local coach definitely came up. Discussion-criticism started after a statement that said ‘Desi coaches are not fit to take charge of the national team’ went viral. Explaining it, Tamim said that his statement came out slightly differently in the translation, but he stands by his position.
“I personally don’t think anyone is ready to be the head coach of the national team right now. I also said that there are three or four people in Bangladesh who are ready to become assistant coaches. When a Bangladesh team captain what we say – let him play a little more. Let me be a little more capable. He will then captain the national team. I think it will be the same for them (local coaches) as well.’
“I think there are two or three people in Bangladesh who are very qualified to be assistant coaches. I am sure if they work for a year or two, three years then they will be eligible to become the head coach of the national team. That’s what I meant. When translated it seems a bit wrong. But I stand my ground. I don’t think anyone is ready at the moment. After a few years of work they will be ready.’
Earlier, Tamim told Sportster, ‘I don’t think there is anyone in Bangladesh who is qualified to be the head coach. Now there are two or three people who can be assistant coaches. But I don’t think they are fit to be the head coach of the national team.’
Meanwhile, there were rumors that Tamim is coming to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Especially the youth and sports advisor Asif Mahmud came to BCB, the issue came into discussion due to the up and down with President Farooq Ahmed. Dismissing the rumors of coming as a director, he said that he is not thinking about these things. For now his plan is BPL.
‘Brother I will prepare for BPL now. Commenting for the time being, I am not thinking about these things now’ – Tamim said this to a question of the journalists before the start of the second T20I against India in Delhi.
Tamim was seen in Dhaka Premier League after 2024 BPL. After that the cricketer had no connection with 22 yards. He was last seen on the field in May. Will it be difficult to return after being out of the field for so long?
Tamim’s answer, ‘It will be difficult. It should be accepted by all. It will be a little difficult. I hope the cricket will be good. It is important that the cricket is good on the field.’
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