Tamim Iqbal elected youngest president of Bangladesh Cricket Board

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), becoming the youngest individual to hold the position. The 37-year-old secured 73 of the 75 votes cast by councillors during the election held at the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium. He is set to serve a four-year term in the role.

Iqbal’s election follows a period of administrative instability within the board. He previously led the BCB’s ad-hoc committee, assuming that role in April 2026 after a corruption investigation resulted in the removal of the previous leadership. His transition from head of the interim committee to elected president marks a significant shift in the governance structure of the national cricket body.

In his address following the election, Iqbal emphasised a commitment to transparency and honesty. He stated that he does not wish for any board members to engage in actions that could lead to controversy, pledging that the new leadership would act with full integrity. This focus on ethical governance appears to be a direct response to the issues that precipitated the previous administration's removal.

Regarding structural changes, Iqbal indicated that any constitutional reforms would require broad consensus among the board's 1,972 councillors and stakeholders. He rejected the notion of decisions being made by a small subgroup, noting that the board's size necessitates wider agreement. He added that such matters would be discussed at the next Annual General Meeting only if sufficient agreement is reached.

Iqbal, who represented Bangladesh in 70 Test matches and 243 One Day Internationals over a 15-year career, acknowledged that he is still familiarising himself with the board's administration. He urged patience from stakeholders, noting that he may not yet know more than half of the members and that time is needed to identify where improvements are required.