“We had major discussions with Tamim,” said Gazi Ashraf Hossain. “We have to announce the Champions Trophy team by January 12, so we have some time. We want to make sure he takes his time and not rush to make a decision. We have spoken to him on behalf of the board, the player’s family, It is also a situation where a decision must be made after consulting with friends and supporters.
“We have four days left (to announce the national team). We have done our homework, so we know how things are going to turn out. It’s a tribute to a cricketer like Tamim Iqbal, so we can take our time before he informs us. I think the board agrees with this, so now everyone needs to be patient.”
“We have to announce the Champions Trophy team by January 12, so we have some time. We want to make sure he takes his time and not rush to make a decision. We have spoken to him on behalf of the board, the player’s family, “I have to make a decision after consulting with my friends and supporters,” he said.
Chief Selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain
Gazi Ashraf said Tamim has shown that he is match fit but he will have to get a call himself if he can make it to international cricket. “There is a huge gap between domestic cricket and international cricket. A lot of things have to be taken into consideration as a player is at a critical stage in his career. I think it would be too hasty to call everyone on one meeting. Tamim has been playing international cricket for quite some time. did not participate in
“He is playing in the BPL. He has played in the NCL T20. There is no doubt about his ability. We are all waiting for him to come back to the Bangladesh team. He is most welcome in our side. All we have to do is wait. Let it be. .”
