Shakib hopes for ‘something good’ under Tamim’s presidency

Sports Desk

Shakib Al Hasan believes that the country’s cricket will benefit if Tamim Iqbal takes over as the full-time president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in the upcoming elections. He expressed this optimism while addressing reporters in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The National Sports Council (NSC) appointed Tamim Iqbal as the chairman of the ad hoc committee after the previous board was dissolved on October 6 last year over allegations of irregularities in the BCB elections. There is a possibility of new elections in early June, where Tamim has expressed his intention to contest for the post of president.

Regarding Tamim’s leadership, Shakib said, “I want to say that he (Tamim Iqbal) did not come here elected. He has been given the responsibility to organize the elections and hopefully if he becomes the president, I think he will have a long-term plan and Bangladesh cricket will definitely benefit from him.”

Shakib also clarified his position on playing IPL at the same event. Regarding the changing nature of the competition due to age, he said, “I have played enough in the IPL. The new generation has come, they are performing really well, because I see very few players of my age playing the IPL. I think one or two, maybe maximum five, all together I think not more than five people of my age are playing the IPL.” The world’s best all-rounder said that he is currently enjoying the game more than playing on the field.