DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has terminated the appointment of Board Director Nazmul Islam after he made provocative remarks. In response, Bangladeshi cricketers announced a boycott of cricket activities in protest against his statements. Despite the protests, the BCB officially removed Nazmul Islam from his role, where he was serving as the chairman of the Finance Committee.
The BCB released an official statement explaining that after careful consideration of recent events, the decision was made in the best interest of the sport. The statement highlighted that the move aligns with the BCB’s constitution, and the current acting head of the Finance Committee will be the BCB president. The organization expressed optimism that Bangladesh cricket will continue to develop with professionalism and dedication, and urged players to take part in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) to maintain the tournament’s momentum.
What’s the issue?
Nazmul Islam, who leads the BCB’s Finance Committee, made comments suggesting that Bangladesh gains little from participating in the World Cup. He stated that skipping the T20 World Cup in India would not harm Bangladesh’s interests but would negatively impact players financially, as they would miss out on match fees. He also mentioned that the board would not provide financial compensation for players opting out of the World Cup, despite investing heavily in player development. Nazmul Islam raised concerns about how players would sustain themselves if the board ceased operations.
Following his remarks, players initially issued threats of a boycott, which soon materialized as they refused to participate in the scheduled match in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The incident has caused a stir within the cricket community and sparked widespread debate across the country.
