Tamim Iqbal makes his move in domestic cricket by purchasing DPL club

The iconic era of Tamim Iqbal in international cricket may have come to a close, but this 35-year-old cricket star isn’t hanging up his boots just yet. 

While he bids farewell to the national team, he plans to continue playing in domestic cricket for at least a couple more seasons. 

Before fully stepping away from the cricket field, Tamim has decided to take on a new role — that of a cricket organizer.

In a big step towards this new career, Tamim has partnered with Mizanur Rahman, the owner of Fortune Barishal, to purchase the Gulshan Cricket Club. 

This move marks a significant shift for Tamim, who is not only a cricketer but now a club owner in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL).

At a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) press conference, Tamim had opened up about his future plans. “I don’t want to be involved in politics; I want to stay in cricket,” he said, showing his commitment to the sport off the field. 

His investment in the Gulshan Cricket Club is his first step in this direction. 

The club, which was once owned by the Beximco Group, had to be sold due to changes in the political landscape, which made it difficult for Beximco to continue managing it.

Tamim’s purchase of the club is not just a business move; it’s also about the future of cricket in the country. 

In line with the new direction, the Gulshan Cricket Club has already appointed Khaled Mahmud Sujon, a former director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), as their coach. 

Tamim announced that Mizanur Rahman will serve as the president of the club, while he himself will take on the vice-president role. The full committee will be formally revealed once it is finalized.

As the BCB elections draw closer, many cricket figures are looking to invest in clubs. Some are even eyeing the 23 clubs previously owned by former BCB director Ismail Haider Mallick. 

However, Tamim and Mizan have chosen a more direct approach by purchasing the Gulshan Cricket Club from Beximco Sports.

Tamim isn’t the only cricketer making moves in this direction. Shakib Al Hasan, for example, is already associated with the Mohammedan Club. 

With the BCB elections scheduled for October, it’s likely that more cricketers will follow suit and invest in clubs, as the chance to become a councilor remains even without running for a director position.

This new venture shows that Tamim Iqbal is not just thinking about his own cricketing future, but also about the future of cricket in Bangladesh. 

His involvement in the Gulshan Cricket Club is a clear sign that the star batsman is eager to remain an influential figure in the sport for years to come.