Image: Tamim Iqbal confronted Alex Hales after a controversial handshake / © One Cricket
With the BPL going on, tensions escalated after a thrilling match between Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders. The game, which saw Barishal post a commanding 197/5, ended with a dramatic victory for Rangpur, thanks to Nurul Hasan’s explosive 26 runs off the final over, sealing the win with three sixes and three fours off Kyle Mayers.
However, the post-match scene turned chaotic when Barishal’s captain, Tamim Iqbal, exploded in rage during the handshake line with Rangpur’s Alex Hales. The incident reportedly started when Hales made a face that Tamim found disrespectful, prompting an angry Tamim to confront Hales, asking, “Why are you behaving this way? If you have something to say, say it to my face. Act like a man”.
The confrontation escalated until Rangpur’s team director and Barishal’s staff intervened to separate the two. Nurul Hasan, the Rangpur captain, was left surprised by the situation, as he was celebrating his team’s remarkable win. The incident has since sparked widespread attention, overshadowing the thrilling cricket match itself. Tamim’s uncharacteristic outburst has become one of the hot topics of BPL 2024.