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Tamim Iqbal Appointed BCB President Amidst Board Changes
7 Apr
Summary
- Tamim Iqbal named new president of Bangladesh Cricket Board.
- Current BCB board dissolved, replaced by ad-hoc committee.
- Committee to hold elections within 90 days.
Former cricketer Tamim Iqbal was appointed as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday. This appointment comes after the dissolution of the current board of directors by the country's National Sports Council (NSC). The NSC has formed an 11-member ad-hoc committee to manage the daily operations of the BCB until new elections are held.
Tamim Iqbal, at 37, becomes the youngest BCB chief. The ad-hoc committee includes prominent figures like former Bangladesh captain Minhajul Abedin and ex-cricketer Athar Ali Khan. The primary reason cited for the dissolution of the previous board was a controversy during the T20 World Cup, which led to the removal of the then-president, Aminul Islam Bulbul.
The ad-hoc committee's crucial responsibility is to conduct the BCB's elections within a 90-day timeframe. The NSC has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) about this decision. Despite potential concerns about government interference in board matters, the ICC is unlikely to impose sanctions as a clear timeline for elections has been established.
