An unexpected turn occurred in the 13th match Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 (BPL), Fortune Barishalof Tamim Iqbal and Rangpur Riders‘ Alex Hales they got into a heated argument during a handshake after the match. The incident, which has sparked widespread debate among cricket fans, has highlighted a personal conflict that goes beyond the field of play. Hales explained the nature of the confrontation after the match.
Alex Hales talks about his heated argument with Tamim Iqbal
It is reported that the conflict started when Iqbal made personal statements against 36-year-old Hales, details of the conflict have been released. he said that Iqbal used rude words asking if he was ashamed of the drug ban. England and if he was still using drugs.
“He asked me if I was embarrassed about being banned for drugs for England and asked if I was still taking drugs and was very, very rude,” Hales stated (via One Cricket).
Hales expressed his frustration, saying that matters on the field should stay on the field and criticized the personal nature of the confrontation, especially after the game. “It’s a shame really, because anything on the pitch just ends up on the pitch, but to be personal and do it after the game, I think it’s 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 him being dropped from England’s World Cup squad and suspended from all formats of the game. Although Hales later returned to professional cricket, the incident remains a sensitive chapter in his career.
