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News1826-01-2026, 09:05

Bangladesh Cricketers Plead to 'Save Cricket' Amid BCB Controversy

  • Bangladesh cricketers are appealing to 'save cricket' after the BCB reinstated M Najmul Islam as finance head.
  • Najmul Islam was removed days earlier but reinstated, sparking helplessness among players.
  • He made provocative comments during BCB's dispute with ICC over the 2026 T20 World Cup.
  • Najmul called Tamim Iqbal an 'agent' of India and stated players wouldn't be compensated for not participating.
  • Players had previously gone on strike during BPL, leading to Najmul's temporary suspension, but he was cleared after BPL ended.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh cricketers are distressed by the BCB's controversial reinstatement of M Najmul Islam.

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