In an unexpected turn of events during the 13th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 (BPL), Fortune Barishal‘s Tamim Iqbal and Rangpur Riders’ Alex Hales were involved in a heated exchange during the post-match handshake. The incident, which has sparked widespread discussion among cricket fans, highlighted a personal conflict that went beyond the field of play. Hales, revealed the nature of the confrontation after the match.
Alex Hales opens up about his heated argument with Tamim Iqbal
The conflict reportedly started when Iqbal allegedly directed personal remarks at Hales, the 36-year-old disclosed details about the confrontation. he stated that Iqbal made rude remarks, questioning if he was embarrassed about his drug ban for England and if he was still using drugs.
“He was asking if I was embarrassed for getting banned for drugs for England and he was asking if I was still taking drugs and he was very, very rude,” Hales stated (via One Cricket).
Hales expressed disappointment, stating that on-field issues should stay on the field, and criticized the personal nature of the confrontation, especially since it occurred after the game. “It’s a real shame really because if anything happens on the field that just ends on the field, but to get personal and that too after the game, I think is pathetic to be honest,” he added.
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A controversial past resurfaces
Hales’ history with recreational drugs came to light in 2019 when he was banned for 21 days, leading to his exclusion from England’s World Cup squad and a temporary suspension from all formats of the game. Although Hales has since returned to professional cricket, the incident remains a sensitive chapter in his career.
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