Bangladesh Cricket in Turmoil: Controversial Official's Reappointment Sparks Furore After T20 World Cup Exit

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Firstpost•26-01-2026, 16:57
Bangladesh Cricket in Turmoil: Controversial Official's Reappointment Sparks Furore After T20 World Cup Exit
- •Bangladesh faces a new crisis after its T20 World Cup exit, fueled by the controversial reappointment of BCB official M Najmul Islam.
- •Najmul Islam was removed as finance committee chairman on January 15 for calling Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent" and making provocative remarks about player finances.
- •His removal followed a 48-hour ultimatum from the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh and a player boycott of a BPL match.
- •Despite previous assurances of prioritizing cricketers' interests, Najmul was reinstated after the BPL season, reportedly cleared by BCB's disciplinary department.
- •The reappointment has caused unhappiness among cricketers, with one unnamed player sarcastically remarking on the situation.
Why It Matters: Controversial BCB official M Najmul Islam's reappointment after T20 World Cup exit sparks fresh crisis in Bangladesh cricket.
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