Team Deserves ‘1,000%’ Credit for Historic Win, Says Tamim

Bangla Press Desk:  Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal gave full credit to Bangladesh’s players, team management and selectors after their historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia on Sunday in Darwin.

Tamim spoke to the players immediately after the match and was also present when Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke to the cricketers through a video call.Speaking to reporters later, Tamim praised the team for achieving a landmark victory in Australia, saying, “After 23 years, the way Bangladesh went there and played cricket to win, 1,000% of the credit goes to them. The players, team management and selectors—all deserve credit.”

Tamim, who never played a Test in Australia during his international career, said the BCB’s role was to support the players with facilities and guidance.

Asked whether the players would receive a bonus for the historic win, Tamim declined to reveal details.

“Let the bonus matter remain between us (the players and the board). We will discuss it with the players,” he said.

Bangladesh are currently fourth in the World Test Championship standings, with four home Tests and two away Tests remaining in the cycle.

Tamim believes reaching the WTC final is possible but said he did not want to look too far ahead.

“The way they are playing, anything is possible,” he concluded.