Goa, April 7 -- In a major shake-up in Bangladesh cricket, former captain Tamim Iqbal has been appointed president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following the controversy surrounding the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.The Bangladesh government decided to dissolve the existing board after a five-member inquiry panel confirmed allegations of political favouritism, malpractice, and abuse of power within the organisation. The investigation was triggered after Bangladesh's controversial withdrawal from the global event, which drew widespread criticism.

Tamim Iqbal will now head an 11-member ad hoc committee tasked with rebuilding the credibility of Bangladesh cricket. The panel includes former captain Minhajul Abedin and former crickete...