Bangladesh Cricket in Turmoil: Players Boycott BPL Amidst Internal Strife and India Dispute

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News18•15-01-2026, 14:10
Bangladesh Cricket in Turmoil: Players Boycott BPL Amidst Internal Strife and India Dispute
- •Bangladesh cricket faces internal conflict with players boycotting the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and clashing with the board.
- •A BPL match was cancelled as both teams failed to show up, raising serious concerns within the BCB.
- •BCB director M. Nazmul Islam received a show-cause notice for 'objectionable remarks' against cricketers, leading to calls for his resignation.
- •The Cricket Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) initiated a nationwide boycott of all cricket formats until Nazmul Islam resigns.
- •The dispute escalated after Nazmul Islam questioned players' performance and financial returns, and called former captain Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent'.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh cricket is in crisis due to player boycotts, internal disputes, and controversial statements by a BCB director.
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