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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)’s newly elected president Faruque Ahmed stated that he will pledge Tamim Iqbal to return to cricketing action as he believes he can still play for a few more years.

Faruque the successor of ex-BCB president Nazmul Hassan Papon took up the role on Wednesday after an emergency meeting held under the new advisor of Sports and Youth Ministry.

The new president feels Tamim can still perform and make a significant contribution to the team. However, he did not reveal whether he wanted Tamim in the team or outside the team, leaving the decision to him.

"I will have to talk to him [Tamim]. He is a very sensible boy. I feel that he is one of the best from Bangladesh. Personally, if you ask me, I would want him to play for two-three more years. But me wanting that doesn't mean it will happen. We will have to see what his fitness is like," Faruque told the media in his first official press conference as BCB president.

Tamim made a surprising decision to retire in July of last year but later changed his mind at the request of the former Prime Minister just before the ODI World Cup.  However, he opted out of the tournament and took a break after he was refused to participate in all the matches.

Tamim was recently seen with Asif Mahmud, adviser of Youth and Sports Ministry just a few days ago. There were also reports looming about Tamim joining the board as an official in the board.

"We have to see the format that the relevant department is regarding these matters. Tests maybe difficult but it's good if it's ODIs. Whatever he does, it's good if he can play and if he can't play then if he comes to the board I will be very happy. He has leadership qualities and if guys like him come [to the board] we can do something good," Faruque added.