Tamim Iqbal opted out of subsequent month’s ICC Cricket World Cup after a dispute with a member of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the opening batsman stated on Wednesday whereas describing the scenario as a grimy recreation.
“Somebody known as me from the highest degree of the board who could be very concerned with our cricket. He stated that if you happen to go to the World Cup it’s a must to play the matches by managing your (again) harm. So, you higher do one factor, do not play the primary match in opposition to Afghanistan (on October 7),” Tamim stated on a video posted on his official Fb account.
I replied that the Afghanistan match remains to be 12/13 days away. In 12/13 days, I can be in higher situation. Why should not I play? Then, he stated that if you happen to play it’s a must to bat down the order.”
“After listening to this, I used to be shocked, as I’ve by no means in my 17-year profession batted down the order. I really feel like I am being pressured to do many issues. I stated, ‘Look, in case you have such ideas then do not ship me. I do not wish to be on this mess. I do not wish to be a part of this soiled recreation. You make me face one thing new every single day. I do not wish to keep right here'”.
Tamim hit 44 within the second ODI in opposition to New Zealand on September 23, his first innings again in worldwide cricket since reversing his resolution to retire in July. It was additionally adopted by an harm layoff which pressured him to overlook this month’s Asia Cup.
The 34-year-old batsman stated he felt able to take the aircraft to India for his fifth World Cup.
Tamim stated, “I used to be very completely happy after that recreation, 44 is just not a giant rating, however I used to be very completely happy on the manner I batted. I felt assured.”
Native media reported that Tamim advised the selectors that he would play simply 5 matches within the World Cup contemplating his long-term again harm, and the group administration responded by saying they didn’t wish to embody a participant within the squad who was solely half-fit.
Tamim, nevertheless, denied the stories. He stated, “The medical division believed that if I used to be rested and performed the second warm-up match (in opposition to England) on October 2, I’d get sufficient time (to arrange) forward of the primary World Cup match.”
I’m positive chief selector Minhajul Abedin additionally denied the report that I advised him that I’d play 5 matches within the World Cup.
