World Cup matter, saying the issue could have been settled through discussions instead of losing the chance to participate.
Speaking to Indian media, the former Bangladesh captain said the ICC had left room for compromise, but the opportunity was not properly utilized.
Tamim reflected on Bangladesh’s historic qualification for the World Cup in the late 1990s, saying it inspired an entire generation of cricketers. He expressed disappointment that the current team may have missed a rare opportunity, with some players possibly never getting another World Cup appearance.
He also dismissed concerns regarding relations between the Bangladesh and Indian cricket boards, stating there were no tensions or security threats involving India’s visits to Bangladesh.
Tamim noted that Bangladesh-India series consistently attract huge crowds and create a great atmosphere for cricket fans.
On the question of Pakistan possibly boycotting the tournament in support of Bangladesh, he chose not to comment, saying he was not directly involved in those discussions.
