The appointment of Tamim Iqbal as interim president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s ad-hoc committee has triggered a renewed effort to rebuild cricketing ties with Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Under the new leadership, Bangladesh has formally expressed interest in touring India and has also invited India for a bilateral series later this year. The move is being seen as a clear attempt to reset relations after a turbulent phase between the two boards.

Tensions had escalated earlier when Bangladesh withdrew from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 citing security concerns in India. The request for a venue change was rejected, leading to Bangladesh being replaced in the tournament.

The newly formed committee, led by Tamim, has also been given a 90-day window to conduct fresh elections, marking a transition period following the removal of former chairman Aminul Islam Bulbul.

Bulbul has since approached the International Cricket Council, seeking intervention over his removal by the National Sports Council. However, his appeal has drawn criticism within ICC circles.

An ICC director, speaking anonymously, questioned the inconsistency in Bulbul’s stance, “It is surprising that the same president who cited government instructions to justify non-participation in the recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, in complete disregard of a binding Members Participation Agreement, is now seeking protection from the ICC constitution against a directive from that same government.”

The remarks underline the growing perception of a “double standard,” which has significantly weakened Bulbul’s case. Sources indicate that the ICC is unlikely to intervene, given the contradictions in his position.

Amid this backdrop, the focus now shifts to whether Tamim’s leadership can stabilise Bangladesh cricket and successfully restore its cricketing relationship with India.