Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has withdrawn his nomination from Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, in a move that deepens the turmoil already surrounding the polls slated for October 6.

Tamim appeared at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur around 10:15am on Wednesday and withdrew as today is the last day for candidates to pull out. Sources close to the process suggested that up to a dozen club-backed candidates are also considering withdrawal.

Tamim's move - given his profile as one of the country's most influential cricketers - has cast further doubt over how credible and competitive the election will be.

Tamim's withdrawal indicates how sharply cricket politics entwined with national politics n...