Tamim fined demerit point for aggressive behaviour in BPL

Sports Desk

Dhaka: Fortune Barishal captain Tamim Iqbal has received a demerit point and an official warning for breaching the code of conduct during a Bangladesh Premier League match against Rangpur Riders on Thursday. Match referee Niamur Rashid Rahul confirmed the decision on Friday based on umpire reports and video evidence.

Tamim admitted the offence, avoiding the need for a formal hearing as he chose not to challenge the sanction.

Niamur said, “We have issued Tamim Iqbal a demerit point and an official warning under the code of conduct (CoC). The evidence shows that he displayed aggression on the field.”

The incident occurred during the match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, where Tamim and Rangpur’s English batter Alex Hales were involved in a verbal altercation.

According to Niamur, Tamim’s behaviour was visibly more aggressive during the exchange, leading to a Level 1 (2.6) offence charge. He clarified that no action was taken against Hales due to a lack of evidence.

After the match, Hales commented on the incident in an interview with Channel 24. He said Tamim appeared upset and raised personal issues, including references to past events.

Hales stated, “I am not sure what bothered him. Perhaps it was frustration over their loss. We shook hands, but he asked if I had anything to say, I should say it to his face. I had said nothing. Then he got personal and brought up irrelevant matters like drugs, which was disrespectful and disappointing.”

Hales added that incidents on the field should stay there and that such personal attacks were unwarranted, especially after the game.

Rangpur Riders clinched a thrilling three-wicket victory in the final over, thanks to a sensational batting display by Nurul Hasan Sohan, who hit three fours and three sixes to seal the win.