In an unexpected turn of events during the 13th match of the tournament Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 (BPL), Fortune Parishal's Tamim Iqbal and Rangpur Raiders' Alex Hales They were involved in a heated exchange during the post-match handshake. The incident, which sparked widespread debate among cricket fans, highlighted a personal struggle that went beyond the field of play. Hills revealed the nature of the confrontation after the match.
Alex Hales talks about his heated argument with Tamim Iqbal.
The conflict reportedly started when Iqbal made personal remarks to Hills, and the 36-year-old revealed details of the confrontation. He stated that Iqbal made rude remarks and asked if he was embarrassed by his drug ban England And if he is still using drugs.
“He was asking me if I was embarrassed by the drug ban in England, and he was asking me if I was still doing drugs and he was very, very rude.Hales stated (via One Cricket).
Hales expressed his disappointment, stating that issues on the pitch should remain on the pitch, and criticized the personal nature of the confrontation, especially as it occurred after the match. “It's really unfortunate because if anything happens on the field it ends on the field, but to be personal, and this is also after the game, I think it's pathetic to be honest.He added.
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A controversial past resurfaces
Hills' history with recreational drugs came to light in 2019 when he was handed a 21-day ban, which resulted in him being left out of England's World Cup squad and temporarily suspended from all forms of the game. Although Hales has since returned to professional cricket, the incident remains a sensitive chapter in his career.
