Bangladesh cricket faced turmoil on Thursday as players boycotted the first Bangladesh Premier League match. They demanded BCB Director Najmul Islam resign. The action followed controversial remarks against national cricketers that sparked outrage nationwide. The boycott delayed the opening game between Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. Players refused to appear for […]
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BCB sacks Najmul Islam amid player boycott
DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has removed board director Najmul Islam following controversial remarks that sparked player protests. Cricketers had threatened to boycott matches after Islam claimed Bangladesh would not compensate players if they skipped the T20 World Cup in India. Najmul Islam, chairman of the BCB’s finance committee, had said the board spends […]