Tamim criticises ‘unpredictable’ Mirpur pitch after Tigers’ win

He fined for breaching ICC code of conduct

Tamim Iqbal has admitted that although the team would prefer favourable conditions in Bangladesh to boost their chances, there should be a mix of both fast-paced and spinning pitches to avoid facing unfamiliar conditions on foreign tours, reports Hindustan Times.

But while there were a number of records that were broken in the process, the unpredictable wicket, which offered vicious turns, allowed spinners to pick up 34 off the 40 wickets but also saw ‘keepers give away 52 runs in byes.

“The wicket is unpredictable — anything can happen. My question is, how many times do we get to play in these wickets in domestic cricket? We only play on these wickets in international matches, because it gives us an advantage over the foreign side,” Tamim Iqbal said of the Dhaka surface.

“We are busy with grassy wickets in domestic cricket although we never play on those in international matches at home. This thinking has to change,” he added.

Bangladesh have been preparing grassy wickets in their domestic tournaments a bid to make players get used to the fast-paced pitches that are on offer abroad. However, as has been the norm, when teams visit the subcontinent, dustbowls are dished out to push them on the backfoot.

“We tour once or twice a year in places where we confront grassy wickets. I feel that if we want to play international matches on these (spinning) surfaces, we should do the same in domestic cricket. At least one or two grounds should have these wickets so that it creates a habit,” said Tamim Iqbal.

However, they would also hope to turn the ploy against the hosts, as they had done in Pune, earlier this year against India.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh batsman Tamim Iqbal has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth day’s play in the Dhaka Test against Australia on Wednesday, according to an ICC press release.

Tamim was found to have breached Article 2.1.1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.” In addition to the fine for his breach of Article 2.1.1, one demerit point has been added to Tamim’s disciplinary record. Since Tamim had come into the match with one demerit point against his name, he is now on two demerit points.

Wednesday’s incident happened in the first session of the fourth day’s play when Tamim debated continuously with the umpires while the Australian batsmen were changing their gloves regularly. Shortly thereafter, he approached Matthew Wade and gestured towards him to leave the field upon his dismissal.

After the match, Tamim admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.

Tamim criticises unpredictable Mirpur pitch after Tigers win

He fined for breaching ICC code of conduct

Tamim Iqbal has admitted that although the team would prefer favourable conditions in Bangladesh to boost their chances, there should be a mix of both fast-paced and spinning pitches to avoid facing unfamiliar conditions on foreign tours, reports Hindustan Times. But while there were a number of records that were broken in the process, the unpredictable wicket, which offered vicious turns, allowed spinners to pick up 34 off the 40 wickets but also saw keepers give away 52 runs in byes. The wicket is unpredictable anything can happen. My question is, how many times do we get to play in these wickets in domestic cricket? We only play on these wickets in international matches, because it gives us an advantage over the foreign side, Tamim Iqbal said of the Dhaka surface. We are busy with grassy wickets in domestic cricket although we never play on those in international matches at home. This thinking has to change, he added. Bangladesh have been preparing grassy wickets in their domestic tournaments a bid to make players get used to the fast-paced pitches that are on offer abroad. However, as has been the norm, when teams visit the subcontinent, dustbowls are dished out to push them on the backfoot. We tour once or twice a year in places where we confront grassy wickets. I feel that if we want to play international matches on these (spinning) surfaces, we should do the same in domestic cricket. At least one or two grounds should have these wickets so that it creates a habit, said Tamim Iqbal. However, they would also hope to turn the ploy against the hosts, as they had done in Pune, earlier this year against India. Meanwhile, Bangladesh batsman Tamim Iqbal has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth days play in the Dhaka Test against Australia on Wednesday, according to an ICC press release. Tamim was found to have breached Article 2.1.1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game. In addition to the fine for his breach of Article 2.1.1, one demerit point has been added to Tamims disciplinary record. Since Tamim had come into the match with one demerit point against his name, he is now on two demerit points. Wednesdays incident happened in the first session of the fourth days play when Tamim debated continuously with the umpires while the Australian batsmen were changing their gloves regularly. Shortly thereafter, he approached Matthew Wade and gestured towards him to leave the field upon his dismissal. After the match, Tamim admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.