Alex Hales exposes Tamim Iqbal’s offensive comments about his ‘drug ban’, Bangladeshi star fires back

The Bangladesh The Premier League (BPL) match between Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders grabbed attention for a brawl between Alex Hales and Tamim Iqbal. Rangpur won the match and continued their unbeaten streak in the tournament.

But more than the match, it was Alex Hales and Tamim Iqbal who grabbed the attention. The duo had a verbal argument during the match, but afterwards they shook hands and it seemed that everything was resolved. However, the problem escalated even after the match.

He asked me if I was embarrassed about the drugs ban for England and asked if I was still taking drugs – Alex Hales on the fight with Tamim Iqbal

The problem got worse when Alex Hales revealed the fight with Tamim Iqbal in an interview. He said Tamim was upset about something and was getting very personal. He called the former Bangladesh player miserable, revealing that he had asked him if he was still taking drugs. Addressing the media, he said:

“I don’t know, he (Tamim) was upset about something… we shook hands, nothing was said when he asked me if I had something to say and said it to his face, but I didn’t say anything and then he got very personal. “

“He asked me if I was embarrassed to have been banned for drugs Englandand he asked if I was still on drugs, and he was very, very cheeky. It’s really a real shame because if anything happens on the field it just ends up on the field, but to get personal after the game, I think it’s pathetic, to be honest.”

I had to stand up for my teammate and I don’t regret doing it – Tamim Iqbal replied to Alex Hales

However, according to Tamim Iqbal, Alex Hales cleared the matter when he spoke to the media. He said the former England striker attacked the youngster and was constantly taunting him, so he had to take a stand for his team-mate and himself. Addressing the journalist, he said:

“A lot happens on the field. I was going to keep it on the field, but since their team already talked about it on TV, I’ll address it. Why would I confront him if nothing happened?”

“He (Hales) was abusing Emon and it was on TV. He mocked him again today. If you watch the video of the celebration, the Rangpur players ran towards Sohan after the win, but Hales kept looking at me and taunting me. It seemed like he wanted a fight. Later, when he insulted Emon again, I had to stand up for my teammate and I’m not sorry I did. We both exchanged words.”

I will always stand up for us, no matter how I am portrayed on TV – Tamim Iqbal

Tamim Iqbal also opened up to Alex Hales about the drugs saga, saying he will always stand by his players. He said that the opposition whip surprised everyone with his comments in the media.

“I didn’t even know about his ban or follow him that closely. But I know there are a lot of allegations against him in England. If someone says something about me or my team, I’ll always stand up for us, regardless of how I’m portrayed on TV.”

“The verbal exchange between players on the field is normal, but Hales surprised everyone with that interview. After watching it, I felt that people should hear my side as well.”

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