Najmul Abeedin Fahim. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chairman of 
Cricket Operations Najmul Abeedin Fahim, expressed confidence in the 
country's cricketing talent, pointing to recent successes in domestic T20 
leagues around the world as evidence of the strength of Bangladesh's players. 

His comments came after Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed delivered strong 
performances in the IL T20 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

 "Strong performances in these leagues confirm that Bangladesh have players 
of genuine international quality," Fahim said during the final of Rangpur 
Riders BSJA cricket tournament here today.

Some players may not yet have international recognition due to a lack of 
franchise exposure, the BCB is aware of their abilities, he noted.
 
"Just because they haven't played in franchise leagues doesn't mean they are 
far behind," Najmul Abeedin Fahim added.

He also praised Bangladesh's pace attack, noting that if Mustafizur is rated 
a 10 out of 10, then Tanzim Sakib is close, "with a rating of eight-and-a-
half or nine".
 
"This reflects the growing depth of talent in Bangladesh's fast bowling 
department," the BCB Chairman said.