In the world of cricket, rumors and speculations often take center stage, especially when they involve the exclusion of a prominent player from a major tournament. Such is the case with Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh’s cricketing icon, and his unexpected absence from the ODI World Cup squad. Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has openly expressed his support for Tamim, shedding light on the situation.
As the news of Tamim Iqbal’s exclusion from the Bangladesh ODI World Cup squad started circulating, cricket enthusiasts and fans were left baffled. Tamim, who is undeniably one of the finest batsmen in Bangladesh’s cricket history, was expected to be a pivotal figure in the squad. However, rumors suggested that he might have wanted to play despite being partially fit, leading to his omission.
Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza, known for his candid opinions, did not hesitate to express his support for his old colleague Tamim Iqbal. Mortaza, who achieved the milestone of becoming the fifth bowler to take 100 ODI wickets while serving as the captain, emphasized that Tamim deserves “the minimum respect.”
According to Mortaza, there is a significant distinction between excluding someone from the team and a player choosing not to be on the team. He clarified, “Tamim did not want to stay in the team.” Mortaza’s statement sheds a different light on the situation, urging everyone to consider Tamim’s perspective.
In his remarks, Mortaza stressed the importance of showing Tamim the minimum respect he deserves. He encouraged people to listen to what Tamim had to say and cautioned against jumping to conclusions based on rumors and speculations. Tamim’s contribution to Bangladesh cricket over the years merits careful consideration of his decisions
Mortaza highlighted the potential for misinformation. He implored cricket fans and analysts to exercise patience and await Tamim’s explanation.
“Everyone may provide one piece of wrong information. Tamim dropped; actually, the truth is, Tamim did not want to stay in the team. There is a huge difference between keeping someone out of the team and opting not to be in the team. I think Tamim deserves this minimum respect,” Mashrafe Mortaza said, as quoted by thedailystar.net.
The question that lingers in the minds of cricket enthusiasts is why Tamim Iqbal opted not to be part of the World Cup squad. Mortaza acknowledged that only Tamim holds the answer to this question. He hinted that perhaps someday Tamim would reveal his reasons, allowing everyone to gain a better understanding of the situation.
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“Now there would be the question as to why Tamim was not interested to be in the team. Actually, I have no answer to this question. Only Tamim can say this. Maybe he will say it someday, then we can understand,” Mortaza concluded.
Adding to the intrigue, there have been reports suggesting a rift between Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal. Some sources claim that the two-star players last communicated with each other over two years ago. While these reports add another layer of complexity to the situation, it’s essential to remember that the truth remains elusive once confirmed by the individuals involved.
Bangladesh Squad for ODI World Cup 2023
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzid Hasan, Tanzim Hasan, Mahmudullah
