{
  "id": 4663931,
  "title": "Tamim Iqbal hopeful on India series, admits Bangladesh ‘could have dealt’ with T20 World Cup better",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/tamim-iqbal-hopeful-on-india-series-admits-bangladesh-could-have",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tamim-iqbal-hopeful-india-series-154200751.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal remains hopeful about the upcoming white-ball series against India, despite the tournament being moved due to India's schedule. Both boards are actively searching for a suitable time slot for the series. Tamim acknowledged Bangladesh's withdrawal from the 2026 T20 World Cup and admitted that the situation could have been managed better. He expressed regret over fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman's release from his IPL 2026 contract, stating that it should not have happened. Tamim emphasized that sports should remain separate from political disputes and reiterated his belief that Bangladesh should have participated in the World Cup.",
  "summary": "Tamim Iqbal, the president of Bangladesh Cricket Board, expresses optimism about arranging a white-ball series against India. He acknowledges that the earlier management regarding the withdrawal from the 2026 T20 World Cup could have been more prudent. Both cricket boards are diligently searching for an appropriate time for this tour.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Bangladesh, India 'very sincere' over delayed cricket series: BCB president",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/bangladesh-india-very-sincere-over-delayed-cricket-series-bcb",
        "published": "2026-08-31T08:41:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Tamim hopeful on India series, admits B'desh ‘could have dealt’ with T20 WC better",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/tamim-hopeful-on-india-series-admits-bdesh-could-have-dealt-with-t20",
        "published": "2026-08-31T10:12:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Bangladesh, India seek new date for delayed cricket series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/bangladesh-india-seek-new-date-for-delayed-cricket-series",
        "published": "2026-08-31T11:07:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}