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“Our first and foremost duty is to restore the lost glory of Bangladesh cricket,” said Tamim.

“Our biggest priority is to amend the loss to our reputation in the last 18 months.”

Under the previous board, Bangladesh refused to play in India at this year’s T20 World Cup, citing security concerns after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dumped by IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.

The International Cricket Council refused a Bangladesh request to play its matches in Sri Lanka and kicked it out of the tournament.

Tamim pledged to hold fair elections to replace his caretaker administration as soon as possible.

But sacked BCB president Aminul Islam insisted he was still in charge, calling the dissolution a “constitutional coup” and “government interference”.

“Such actions risk eroding investor confidence, threatening hosting rights and damaging Bangladesh’s standing within the international cricketing community,” said Aminul.

Tamim scored more than 15,000 runs for Bangladesh in a career spanning 15 years and remains the only Bangladeshi to make centuries in all three formats of international cricket.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

#Interim #chief #Tamim #Iqbal #vows #repair #Bangladesh #crickets #reputation"> Interim chief Tamim Iqbal vows to repair Bangladesh cricket’s reputation  Bangladesh’s interim cricket chief Tamim Iqbal has vowed to repair the country’s damaged reputation in the game, following the board’s dismissal over alleged “gross irregularities”.Cricket and politics are intertwined in Bangladesh with the sport affected by the turmoil following the uprising in 2024 that ousted long-time ruler Sheikh Hasina.A new government was elected in February and on Tuesday the National Sports Council said it had dissolved the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after finding “gross irregularities” in its 2025 election.An interim board was appointed, led by the 37-year-old former captain Tamim, who retired from international cricket in 2023.Also read | “Nobody came in. Everybody came back with a no”: Lalit Modi on the IPL pitch that failed 999 times“Our first and foremost duty is to restore the lost glory of Bangladesh cricket,” said Tamim.“Our biggest priority is to amend the loss to our reputation in the last 18 months.”Under the previous board, Bangladesh refused to play in India at this year’s T20 World Cup, citing security concerns after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dumped by IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.The International Cricket Council refused a Bangladesh request to play its matches in Sri Lanka and kicked it out of the tournament.Tamim pledged to hold fair elections to replace his caretaker administration as soon as possible.But sacked BCB president Aminul Islam insisted he was still in charge, calling the dissolution a “constitutional coup” and “government interference”.“Such actions risk eroding investor confidence, threatening hosting rights and damaging Bangladesh’s standing within the international cricketing community,” said Aminul.Tamim scored more than 15,000 runs for Bangladesh in a career spanning 15 years and remains the only Bangladeshi to make centuries in all three formats of international cricket.Published on Apr 08, 2026  #Interim #chief #Tamim #Iqbal #vows #repair #Bangladesh #crickets #reputation
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“Nobody came in. Everybody came back with a no”: Lalit Modi on the IPL pitch that failed 999 times

“Our first and foremost duty is to restore the lost glory of Bangladesh cricket,” said Tamim.

“Our biggest priority is to amend the loss to our reputation in the last 18 months.”

Under the previous board, Bangladesh refused to play in India at this year’s T20 World Cup, citing security concerns after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dumped by IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.

The International Cricket Council refused a Bangladesh request to play its matches in Sri Lanka and kicked it out of the tournament.

Tamim pledged to hold fair elections to replace his caretaker administration as soon as possible.

But sacked BCB president Aminul Islam insisted he was still in charge, calling the dissolution a “constitutional coup” and “government interference”.

“Such actions risk eroding investor confidence, threatening hosting rights and damaging Bangladesh’s standing within the international cricketing community,” said Aminul.

Tamim scored more than 15,000 runs for Bangladesh in a career spanning 15 years and remains the only Bangladeshi to make centuries in all three formats of international cricket.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

#Interim #chief #Tamim #Iqbal #vows #repair #Bangladesh #crickets #reputation">Interim chief Tamim Iqbal vows to repair Bangladesh cricket’s reputation

Bangladesh’s interim cricket chief Tamim Iqbal has vowed to repair the country’s damaged reputation in the game, following the board’s dismissal over alleged “gross irregularities”.

Cricket and politics are intertwined in Bangladesh with the sport affected by the turmoil following the uprising in 2024 that ousted long-time ruler Sheikh Hasina.

A new government was elected in February and on Tuesday the National Sports Council said it had dissolved the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after finding “gross irregularities” in its 2025 election.

An interim board was appointed, led by the 37-year-old former captain Tamim, who retired from international cricket in 2023.

Also read | “Nobody came in. Everybody came back with a no”: Lalit Modi on the IPL pitch that failed 999 times

“Our first and foremost duty is to restore the lost glory of Bangladesh cricket,” said Tamim.

“Our biggest priority is to amend the loss to our reputation in the last 18 months.”

Under the previous board, Bangladesh refused to play in India at this year’s T20 World Cup, citing security concerns after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dumped by IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.

The International Cricket Council refused a Bangladesh request to play its matches in Sri Lanka and kicked it out of the tournament.

Tamim pledged to hold fair elections to replace his caretaker administration as soon as possible.

But sacked BCB president Aminul Islam insisted he was still in charge, calling the dissolution a “constitutional coup” and “government interference”.

“Such actions risk eroding investor confidence, threatening hosting rights and damaging Bangladesh’s standing within the international cricketing community,” said Aminul.

Tamim scored more than 15,000 runs for Bangladesh in a career spanning 15 years and remains the only Bangladeshi to make centuries in all three formats of international cricket.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

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Off-side: India’s sporting boom is a one-sport story, for now

“We discussed our time-bound, qualitative, and effective planning, inspired by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to deliver the centenary edition with excellence through strong teamwork,” he added.

The CM assured the delegation and the IOA that the State Government would provide all necessary facilities and infrastructure for the successful conduct of the Commonwealth Games.

“Showcasing our world-class infrastructure and readiness, we reaffirmed Gujarat’s commitment to providing all necessary facilities for the successful hosting of CWG 2030,” Patel said on the social media platform.

Rukare and Sadleir invited CM Patel to attend and study the arrangements for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, and the CM accepted the invitation.

“Thanked the delegation for their invitation to attend the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July 2026, which will offer valuable learning as we prepare to set new global benchmarks in sports hosting,” he wrote.

During the four-day visit, the Commonwealth Sport delegation will inspect key venues proposed for the Games, including Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Narendra Modi Stadium, EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, Vadodara Cricket Stadium, and the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar, the release said.

Highlighting that the Commonwealth Games 2030 will mark the centenary edition, Rukare described it as a matter of great pride for Gujarat and Ahmedabad to host the event. He also praised PM Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership and encouragement toward sports, it added.

Rukare also expressed enthusiasm to work collaboratively so that the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Gujarat become not only a sporting event but also a celebration of cultural vibrancy, the release said.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

#Commonwealth #Sport #delegation #begins #fourday #Gujarat #visit #review #preparations #Games"> Commonwealth Sport delegation begins four-day Gujarat visit to review preparations for 2030 Games  A delegation of Commonwealth Sport began its four-day Gujarat visit on Wednesday to review preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in Ahmedabad city.The five-member delegation, led by Commonwealth Sport president Donald Rukare, along with officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), will be in the state from April 8 to 11, officials said.Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city was formally awarded the hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games during the Commonwealth Sport’s general assembly in November last year, paving the way for the multi-sport event’s return to the country after two decades.The delegation began its tour with a courtesy meeting with State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in the capital Gandhinagar.Commonwealth Sport president Rukare and CEO Katie Sadleir appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality they received in Gujarat, an official release said.CM Patel wrote on        X, “It was a pleasure to meet the Commonwealth sport delegation in Gandhinagar during their first official visit to Gujarat to review preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, led by President Donald Rukare.”READ: Off-side: India’s sporting boom is a one-sport story, for now“We discussed our time-bound, qualitative, and effective planning, inspired by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to deliver the centenary edition with excellence through strong teamwork,” he added.The CM assured the delegation and the IOA that the State Government would provide all necessary facilities and infrastructure for the successful conduct of the Commonwealth Games.“Showcasing our world-class infrastructure and readiness, we reaffirmed Gujarat’s commitment to providing all necessary facilities for the successful hosting of CWG 2030,” Patel said on the social media platform.Rukare and Sadleir invited CM Patel to attend and study the arrangements for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, and the CM accepted the invitation.“Thanked the delegation for their invitation to attend the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July 2026, which will offer valuable learning as we prepare to set new global benchmarks in sports hosting,” he wrote.During the four-day visit, the Commonwealth Sport delegation will inspect key venues proposed for the Games, including Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Narendra Modi Stadium, EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, Vadodara Cricket Stadium, and the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar, the release said.Highlighting that the Commonwealth Games 2030 will mark the centenary edition, Rukare described it as a matter of great pride for Gujarat and Ahmedabad to host the event. He also praised PM Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership and encouragement toward sports, it added.Rukare also expressed enthusiasm to work collaboratively so that the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Gujarat become not only a sporting event but also a celebration of cultural vibrancy, the release said.Published on Apr 08, 2026  #Commonwealth #Sport #delegation #begins #fourday #Gujarat #visit #review #preparations #Games
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“We discussed our time-bound, qualitative, and effective planning, inspired by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to deliver the centenary edition with excellence through strong teamwork,” he added.

The CM assured the delegation and the IOA that the State Government would provide all necessary facilities and infrastructure for the successful conduct of the Commonwealth Games.

“Showcasing our world-class infrastructure and readiness, we reaffirmed Gujarat’s commitment to providing all necessary facilities for the successful hosting of CWG 2030,” Patel said on the social media platform.

Rukare and Sadleir invited CM Patel to attend and study the arrangements for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, and the CM accepted the invitation.

“Thanked the delegation for their invitation to attend the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July 2026, which will offer valuable learning as we prepare to set new global benchmarks in sports hosting,” he wrote.

During the four-day visit, the Commonwealth Sport delegation will inspect key venues proposed for the Games, including Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Narendra Modi Stadium, EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, Vadodara Cricket Stadium, and the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar, the release said.

Highlighting that the Commonwealth Games 2030 will mark the centenary edition, Rukare described it as a matter of great pride for Gujarat and Ahmedabad to host the event. He also praised PM Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership and encouragement toward sports, it added.

Rukare also expressed enthusiasm to work collaboratively so that the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Gujarat become not only a sporting event but also a celebration of cultural vibrancy, the release said.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

#Commonwealth #Sport #delegation #begins #fourday #Gujarat #visit #review #preparations #Games">Commonwealth Sport delegation begins four-day Gujarat visit to review preparations for 2030 Games

A delegation of Commonwealth Sport began its four-day Gujarat visit on Wednesday to review preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in Ahmedabad city.

The five-member delegation, led by Commonwealth Sport president Donald Rukare, along with officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), will be in the state from April 8 to 11, officials said.

Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city was formally awarded the hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games during the Commonwealth Sport’s general assembly in November last year, paving the way for the multi-sport event’s return to the country after two decades.

The delegation began its tour with a courtesy meeting with State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in the capital Gandhinagar.

Commonwealth Sport president Rukare and CEO Katie Sadleir appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality they received in Gujarat, an official release said.

CM Patel wrote on X, “It was a pleasure to meet the Commonwealth sport delegation in Gandhinagar during their first official visit to Gujarat to review preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, led by President Donald Rukare.”

READ: Off-side: India’s sporting boom is a one-sport story, for now

“We discussed our time-bound, qualitative, and effective planning, inspired by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to deliver the centenary edition with excellence through strong teamwork,” he added.

The CM assured the delegation and the IOA that the State Government would provide all necessary facilities and infrastructure for the successful conduct of the Commonwealth Games.

“Showcasing our world-class infrastructure and readiness, we reaffirmed Gujarat’s commitment to providing all necessary facilities for the successful hosting of CWG 2030,” Patel said on the social media platform.

Rukare and Sadleir invited CM Patel to attend and study the arrangements for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, and the CM accepted the invitation.

“Thanked the delegation for their invitation to attend the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July 2026, which will offer valuable learning as we prepare to set new global benchmarks in sports hosting,” he wrote.

During the four-day visit, the Commonwealth Sport delegation will inspect key venues proposed for the Games, including Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Narendra Modi Stadium, EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, Vadodara Cricket Stadium, and the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar, the release said.

Highlighting that the Commonwealth Games 2030 will mark the centenary edition, Rukare described it as a matter of great pride for Gujarat and Ahmedabad to host the event. He also praised PM Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership and encouragement toward sports, it added.

Rukare also expressed enthusiasm to work collaboratively so that the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Gujarat become not only a sporting event but also a celebration of cultural vibrancy, the release said.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

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