Bangladesh Cricket Board Sacks Director Najmul Islam After Players Revolt

• The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sacked its finance committee chairman Najmul Islam.
• The sacking followed a revolt by senior national team players over Najmul's derogatory comments.
• Najmul had dismissed concerns about player remuneration if Bangladesh withdrew from the T20 World Cup 2026.
• He also called former captain Tamim Iqbal an "agent of India," which was condemned by CWAB.
• BCB President will now serve as Acting Chairman of the Finance Committee, emphasizing player interests.

Why It Matters: BCB removed finance chairman Najmul Islam due to player revolt over his controversial remarks.