With speculation rife about whether Tamim Iqbal will become a board director or return to cricket, the former Bangladesh captain is now stepping into the commentary box for the highly anticipated India-Bangladesh series. Tamim will lend his voice to this exciting series alongside a star-studded commentary panel.

Tamim has previously worked as a commentator, though his appearances have been sporadic. Now, having taken a break from cricket, he has been handed the significant task of providing commentary for an international series. This marks the first time Tamim will serve as a commentator for an overseas series.

The Bangladesh cricket team will play two Test matches and three T20Is in India. Tamim will be heard in all five matches. Other notable commentators from Bangladesh include Athar Ali Khan, while India's panel features Harsha Bhogle, Murali Kartik, and Deep Dasgupta.

Tamim made his commentary debut in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in 2022 and was also seen in action during the home Test series against New Zealand. He last provided commentary in the Mirpur Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand in December 2023. With his fluency in English and experience as Bangladesh’s former captain on the international stage, fans are excited to hear Tamim’s insights during the India series.

The first Test between India and Bangladesh begins on September 19 in Chennai, followed by the second Test in Kanpur on September 27. The T20I series will take place on October 6, 9, and 12.

Neither India nor Bangladesh has announced their squads for the T20I series yet. India’s Test squad has only been released for the first Test, while Bangladesh have named their squad for the entire series.