Tamim to contest BCB polls, keeps president bid open

Tamim to Contest BCB Polls, Keeps President Bid Open

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal has decided to take part in the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, scheduled for October. If elected as a BCB director, he will first assess his position before deciding whether to contest for the president's post.

Tamim emphasized the need to focus on choosing candidates best suited to take the game forward, rather than engaging in politics and spreading bad rumors. He believes that the decision-makers must also be modern in their thinking to play modern cricket.

If elected, Tamim wants to concentrate on developing infrastructure to assure good facilities for future generations. He believes that improving facilities is the most urgent need for Bangladesh cricket, and he wants to build those facilities within four years.

The BCB is expected to announce its Election Commission soon, with a decision likely to be taken in the next board meeting. The election process will follow the BCB constitution, with 12 directors elected from Dhaka-based clubs, 10 from regional and district cricket association representatives, and one from the "other representatives" quota. Two directors will be nominated by the National Sports Council, completing the 25-member board.