Tamim Iqbal revealed that he did not talk to Shakib al Hasan during his side Fortune Barishal's match against Rangpur Riders in the Bangladesh Premier League.
Saturday’s game at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur generated a lot of hype, considering the fact that the duo were set to meet for the first time after their relation had deteriorated drastically last year.
"No we didn't talk," Tamim replied when he was asked if he talked to Shakib following his side's five-wicket win over the ace all-rounder's Rangpur.
But when the question was put forward again, Tamim seemed to lose his temper.
"I don't think this question is important. You all know about it. Why do you keep poking? If you need to know something then ask him (Shakib)," he added.
Tamim, who retired from international duty last year and then reversed the decision following the intervention of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, skipped the World Cup in India, citing “dirty business” aimed at him.
Some hours after he announced his decision to skip the World Cup through a video message, Shakib lambasted Tamim in a TV interview, which brought their tainted relationship to the public eye.
Tamim later said he would take decision on his international cricket future after discussing with Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan following the BPL.
Shakib in the meantime was elected as a lawmaker from his constituency.
Before the BPL, Tamim however, said he would talk to Shakib whenever they meet.
But during the game, while they were shaking hands, Tamim was seen looking the other way.
On the ground, it was a day to cherish for Tamim as he blasted a 24-ball 35 to set up the comfortable victory after fast bowler Khaled Ahmed's career-best 4/31 restricted Rangpur to 134/9.
Shakib could not do much with the willow as he scored just two.
But with the cherry, Shakib conceded just 16 runs in four overs to scalp two wickets.
Tamim dealt with the bowlers with ease, but against Shakib, he could make five off seven balls.
