Bangladesh Cricket Faces Turmoil as Players Demand Action Against Najmul Islam

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finds itself in a precarious situation as the Bangladesh Premier League teeters on the brink of suspension. This unrest stems from senior national players protesting the board’s decision not to dismiss director Najmul Islam following his derogatory remarks about them, despite the BCB having removed him from his role heading the finance committee. Najmul still holds his position as a board director, which could be revoked for disciplinary reasons. The uproar began when Najmul reiterated Bangladesh’s decision to forgo participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India due to ‘security concerns,’ while dismissing players’ worries over potential salary impacts if the country opts out. This report is based on information from third-party sources, and Mid-day does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the content. The management reserves the right to modify or remove content at its discretion.