The Bangladesh squad for the Asia Cup has been dealing with injury concerns, including Mehedi Hasan Miraz’s back issue, among other minor injuries. In their recent game against Afghanistan, Bangladesh took a chance with a makeshift opening pair, which paid off as Miraz scored a century, leading to an impressive 89-run victory in Lahore and securing their spot in the Super Four.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President, Nazmul Hassan Papon, expressed the board’s unwavering commitment to supporting Tamim Iqbal’s full recovery from his injury. Papon assured that over the past two years, the board has been diligently catering to Tamim’s needs both at home and abroad, and they are ready to continue doing so.

Addressing the situation, Papon mentioned that Tamim has been advised by a doctor to either undergo an injection or opt for surgery to address his injury. Whatever decision Tamim makes, the BCB is fully prepared to accommodate and support him in his recovery journey.

Tamim, the ODI captain for Bangladesh, recently spoke to local media outlets, expressing concerns about the fitness drills he was prescribed, which seemed to overlook his previous injury issues. However, Papon clarified that he had not been aware of any such complaints from Tamim, and he refrained from commenting further on the matter.

The BCB president affirmed that Tamim remains their World Cup captain, emphasizing his pivotal role in the team’s leadership. However, when it comes to Tamim’s return to the national side, there is still uncertainty. Liton Das took up the captaincy in Tamim’s absence during the last two matches against Afghanistan. Papon stated that Tamim will resume captaincy upon his return, but until then, they are unsure about the timeline for his comeback or his availability for specific matches. Nonetheless, the board’s primary focus is on Tamim’s quick and complete recovery, and they eagerly await his return to the team.

Bangladesh Cricket Board President, Nazmul Hassan Papon, made a significant announcement on Sunday, declaring a cash bonus of Tk 35 lakh for the women’s cricket team in recognition of their success against India.

The Tigresses achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever victory against India in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and drew the series 1-1 after a previous defeat of 2-1 in the T20I series.

President Papon shared his rationale behind the special bonus, stating that while bonuses are usually awarded for winning a series, they decided to grant Tk 25 lakh to the players for their remarkable achievements, particularly highlighting Fargana Hoque’s century in the match.

Furthermore, an additional Tk 2 lakh bonus will be given to the player who scored the century, along with individual bonuses for other cricketers. The total bonus amount, including rewards for the coaching staff, is estimated to be around Tk 35 lakh.

Addressing the controversial remarks made by Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur during the post-match presentation ceremony after the third ODI, President Papon chose not to comment. He emphasized that cricket has established rules and regulations, and the appropriate authorities, such as match referees and umpires, will handle the situation accordingly. He expressed satisfaction in seeing that the Bangladeshi players upheld the spirit of the game and did not engage in any controversial behavior.