Tamim told his viewers not to pay too much attention to Shakib’s denial, but it didn’t help stop the speculations from spreading.
The situation became clear after Najmul’s interview and Tamim as the captain needed to clarify the situation.
To his credit, Tamim handled a difficult situation tactfully at a press conference, saying that whatever happens on the field has no bearing on his personal relations. Off the field their relationship can be a bit rough but on the field they communicate.
But what Tamim ultimately could not overcome was a sore back, which forced him to step down from the captaincy just two months before the World Cup.