Tamim Iqbal, who recently returned to international cricket after a brief retirement, has once again faced uncertainty about his future in the sport. This uncertainty comes in the wake of various incidents just before the World Cup, prompting Tamim to enter a temporary retirement phase. The prolific cricketer’s future in international cricket is now hanging in the balance.

In a recent meeting with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon, Tamim discussed his future in the sport. Papon stated that a decision regarding Tamim’s future would be made after the conclusion of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Tamim, however, did not provide any official statement on the matter. Instead, he mentioned that he is making a return to the cricket field through the BPL.

Addressing the media at his residence, Tamim expressed, “I will probably start my cricket game from BPL. Then you might get an idea of what’s going on. I would never want to do this without another month, without another month. Dragging things unnecessarily… (I don’t want to). I have already made my decision, after many discussions with the board. They told me many things and I have to respect them too. Let’s wait till January, let me play BPL then there will be more discussion hopefully let’s see what happens.”

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As the Bangladesh cricket team commenced a two-match Test series against New Zealand, Tamim extended his best wishes to the team. Despite his potential absence, he emphasized his support for the team, stating, “Even if I don’t play, it’s our team, and I wish them all the best.”

The first match of the Test series took place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on November 28. Tamim’s return to competitive cricket through the BPL remains a focal point, and further developments are anticipated after the conclusion of the league.