In an unexpected twist on the 13th game a Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 (BPL), Fortune Barishal's Tamim Iqbal and Riders Rangpur' Alex Hales they were involved in a heated argument during a handshake after the game. The incident, which has sparked a lot of discussion among cricket fans, highlighted a personal conflict that went beyond the playing field. Hales, revealed how the altercation took place after the game.
Alex Hales talks about his tough fight with Tamim Iqbal
The altercation allegedly started when Iqbal allegedly made his comments to Hales, the 36-year-old revealed details of the altercation. he said that Iqbal had made an insulting remark, asking if he was ashamed of his ban on drugs. England and if he was still using drugs.
“He asked me if I was ashamed of being banned from using drugs in England and he asked me if I was still using drugs and he was very rude,” Hales said (via One Cricket).
Hales was upset, saying that matters on the field should remain on the field, and he criticized the manner in which the altercations took place, especially since they happened after the game. “It's a real shame because everything that happens on the pitch ends up on the pitch, but for me personally and for the game to be over, I think it's sad to be honest.,” he added.
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The conflicting past is re-emerging
Hales' history with recreational drugs came to light in 2019 when he was banned for 21 days, which led to his withdrawal from England's World Cup squad and a temporary ban from all competitions. Although Hales has returned to professional cricket, the incident remains a thorny issue in his career.