Tamim Iqbal speaks about why Bangladesh can’t produce batters like Jos Buttler

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal feels that creating a batter-like Jos Buttler in the nation is impossible considering the cricket culture there. The England batter is one of the most pivotal cogs of the team’s wheel over the years now. He hit a belligerent century against Sri Lanka in the ongoing T20 World Cup and his innings fetched him praises from all over the cricketing fraternity.

However, according to Iqbal, Bangladesh can produce such players only if they alter their way of thinking. He believes that the player needs to be allowed to play their natural game. The opening batter also added that their attitude is backdated owing to which the players are restricted from playing innovative shots.

“I think we’d all want to bring out someone like Jos Buttler. However, our attitude remained backdated. It’s like you can’t get out when attempting a scoop shot. You must end the game by taking singles. If you want to make Afif like me, this type of cricketer will not come up.

“Jos Buttler was an entirely different player when he came in. He attempted alternative shots or played shots in the back. I don’t believe we’re prepared for the fact that cricket can be played in this style. If you’re wondering why we don’t create someone like Buttler. You have to get out of here. Allow Afif and others to play in their own style. If you don’t like the way he plays don’t pass judgment on him,” Tamim explained in the ‘The Tamim Iqbal Show.’

There has been some discussion going on why a certain cricketer plays scoop: Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh hasn’t had a pleasant outing in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. The team has lost all four matches in the mega event so far. Amidst the ongoing tournament, Bangladesh’s experienced batter Mushfiqur Rahim lost his wicket quite a few times whilst playing a reverse sweep. He was thus been criticized on the same widely. Tamim on the other hand feels that this creates a negative impact on the player.

“There has been some discussion going on why a certain cricketer plays scoop, reverse scoop. Everyone is talking about it, and it is also reaching out to that player. Now, if he has the opportunity to scoop, reverse scoop, or sweep during a match, he will not do so. He’ll be scared to take that shot,” Tamim Iqbal added.