Tamim Iqbal

Tamim Iqbal is a former captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team. He is currently newsworthy due to his recent appointment as the head of the country's cricket board. This appointment follows the dissolution of the previous board by the National Sports Council, which cited "gross irregularities" in an election held last year. The move reflects the intersection of cricket and politics in Bangladesh, especially in light of recent turmoil in the country. Iqbal's role as interim leader is significant as he is the youngest person to hold this position, tasked with stabilizing and leading Bangladesh cricket through a period of administrative change and political sensitivity.