Question mark hangs over Tamim as BCB unveils central contracts

Tamim Iqbal’s Bangladesh future remains uncertain after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) excluded him from its central contracts list for 2024. Despite a brief retirement and subsequent return last year, Tamim finds himself sidelined, raising questions about his international cricketing career.

Tamim’s relationship with the BCB has been rocky, marked by a public resignation from captaincy and concerns about board communication.

While recent months seemed calmer, with Tamim suggesting an upcoming announcement about his future, the contract exclusion paints a different picture.

New Captain, Young Talent Shine:

While Tamim is absent, Bangladesh welcomes new central contracts for emerging stars. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and fast bowler Shoriful Islam secure coveted all-format deals, showcasing the BCB’s confidence in their potential.

Familiar Faces Return, Others Depart:

Veteran players like Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz retain their all-format contracts, forming a core group around which Bangladesh builds its future. However, established names like Ebadot Hossain, Afif Hossain, and Mosaddek Hossain join Tamim in being left out.

Fresh blood injected in BCB unveils central contracts

Exciting young talents like Towhid Hridoy, Tanzim Hasan, and Mahmudul Hasan Joy receive contracts, marking a new generation stepping into the spotlight. These rising stars will bolster Bangladesh’s squads across formats.

While Tamim’s exclusion leaves his national team future unclear, the BCB’s central contracts signal a clear direction for the team. Newcomers are embraced, established stars like Shakib continue to lead, and Bangladesh aims to build a winning squad for the years to come.

2024 Bangladesh central contracts

All formats: Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shoriful Islam

Tests and ODIs: Mushfiqur Rahim

ODIs and T20Is: Taskin Ahmed, Towhid Hridoy, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud

Only Tests: Mominul Hoque, Taijul Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Khaled Ahmed, Naeem Hasan

Only ODIs: Mahmudullah, Tanzim Hasan

Only T20Is: Nasum Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Nurul Hasan