2024-08-22 06:46:07
Tamim Iqbal was last seen in the red-green jersey before the 2023 World Cup. Although he played franchise cricket and domestically, he was in the national team as a bratya.
After the resignation of Nazmul Hasan Papon from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the door of his national team seems to have opened. The new president Farooq Ahmed gave such an indication. However, if Tamim does not want to go to the field, then the board will be welcome.
‘It would be great if he could play. And if he can’t play, come on board then I will be very happy. For, you see, Tamim would be at least twenty years my junior; If not more. Maybe close. He is a former captain, that means he has leadership qualities.’
Farooq faced the media at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday (August 21) afternoon. At this time, he expects to see Tamim in the game for another two to three years.
“If you tell me, I want to see Tamim play for two or three more years. This is my personal opinion. But it doesn’t matter in my personal opinion. His fitness will be, what to do to come to the team; There are things that If you ask off the record as president, I would like to see him play cricket for two more years. What else do I want?’
Earlier, the board had repeatedly talked about meeting with Tamim. But that didn’t happen anymore. However, Tamim will have to decide on his return.
Farooq said, ‘Even in this case, the thought of the player is the most important. What Tamim is thinking, need to talk to him first. Without turning around. Tamim is a very sensible boy. I think one of the best we have ever produced in Bangladesh.
If Tamim returns to the field, which version will be seen? Retired from T20 4 years ago. Test ODI is left. The BCB president feels that ODIs are suitable for him considering his physical condition.
“Whichever version you play, I think 50 overs is the best. The longer version would have been better with experience, but its trouble; Maybe his body can’t take it. i don’t know Only Tamim can say this.’