US EditionBangladesh Cricket in Turmoil as Players Threaten Boycott Over Controversial Remarks
Players threaten to boycott Bangladesh Premier League matches unless BCB director Nazmul Islam resigns after remarks insulting former captain and questioning player commitment.
- On Wednesday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board distanced itself from director Najmul Islam's remarks, pledging disciplinary action and stating, `The BCB does not endorse or take responsibility for any statement unless it is formally issued through the board's designated spokesperson or the Media and Communications Department.`
- Last week, Najmul Islam labelled former captain Tamim Iqbal an Indian agent and argued some players failed to justify support and resources invested in national players.
- Players and former players publicly condemned the director's language, with CWAB president Mohammad Mithun demanding Najmul's resignation and warning of a boycott from tomorrow.
- Thursday BPL matches face cancellation risk as players threaten not to take the field, while the director said revenue protections extend up to 2,027.
- The row connects to BCB's earlier refusal to travel to India for the T20 World Cup amid security concerns and the Mustafizur Rahman/KKR dispute, while ICC reluctance to move games may affect future FTP and bilateral hosting.
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Bangladesh Cricket Board removes director Najmul Islam amid player boycott
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday removed director Najmul Islam following protests from players ahead of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches over his comments against the country’s cricketers, The Daily Star reported. The first BPL match scheduled for 1pm local time today was delayed as players from Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express did not show up at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium for the game, according to The…
Bangladesh Cricket Board Sacks Director Nazmul Islam As Team Refuses To Play BPL
Backlash came after M Najmul labeled former captain Tamin Iqbal an 'Indian Agent' after the latter called for some dialogue exchange between the ICC and BCB regarding the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Referee Stands Alone As Toss Delayed in BPL Match After Bangladesh Players Threaten To Boycott League, Seek BCB Director M Nazmul Islam's Removal | 🏏 LatestLY
The toss for the Bangladesh Premier League's match between Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express was delayed on Thursday after players refused to show up at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. This came after Najmul insulted the cricketers, stating that only the players stood to lose out if Bangladesh didn't play the T20 World Cup and that the BCB wouldn't compensate. 🏏 Referee Stands Alone As Toss Delayed in BPL Match After Bangladesh…
Bangladesh Cricket In Turmoil: BCB Distances Itself From Their Director’s Remarks; Players To Boycott BPL Matches Today
Instead of showing support and solidarity, Najmul Islam has taken a different route altogether which has infuriated several Bangladeshi cricketers, who have threatened to not only boycott BPL but also international cricket across formats
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