Shakib Al Hasan Blames BCB President for Rift with Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has revealed that Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hasan's comments ignited the rift between himself and Tamim Iqbal. The revelation came in a documentary aired by Bongo, a leading OTT platform in Bangladesh.

Shakib stated that Hasan's remarks created a lot of problems in their relationship and made it a focal point of discussion rather than the cricketing side. He emphasized that the rift was not as severe as portrayed and that their professional relationship remained intact.

"We were not talking a lot, but it's not right that we were not on talking terms," Shakib said. "We used to be together all the time, but that relationship was not there for quite some time."

Shakib attributed the distance to their marriages and separate living arrangements. However, he stressed that they spoke whenever necessary on the field and that their interactions were sufficient for their roles in the team.

"There is nothing like making it good or bad," Shakib asserted. "We tried to contribute whether we were talking or not; there was no kind of problem inside the field or in the dressing room."

Regarding a controversial interview ahead of last year's World Cup, where he accused Tamim of being irresponsible, Shakib clarified that he intended to clear the air before the tournament.

"I felt that before going to the World Cup, I should clear everything so that people know what actually happened and why this kind of situation is created," he said.

Shakib's revelation sheds light on the dynamics between the two senior players and highlights the impact of external factors on team relationships.

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