A senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official, M. Nazmul Islam, has drawn widespread criticism for labeling former captain Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent" on social media. Iqbal had advised the BCB to carefully consider its decision regarding participation in the T20 World Cup in India, urging dialogue over emotion. The Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) and several current and former players have condemned Nazmul's remarks as unacceptable and insulting, demanding action and a public apology.