With a smile on his face, he said: “I thought I’d wear this panjabi on election day…” His smile soon gave way to frustration and anger as Bangladesh's highest scorer in international cricket poured scorn on the electoral process, alleging that a “stage-managed election” had been arranged -- one that would remain a "blot" on the BCB. Tamim had taken nomination papers to run as a councillor from the Old DOHS Club for a director’s post in Bangladesh cricket's governing body. But on Wednesday, he pulled out of the election. At least 15 others also withdrew, citing government interference in the election process. Speaking to reporters, Tamim said his reasons were straightforward. “I don’t think I need to explain it...