Bangladesh Cricket in Turmoil: Players Demand BCB Director Najmul Islam's Resignation

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News18•14-01-2026, 23:44
Bangladesh Cricket in Turmoil: Players Demand BCB Director Najmul Islam's Resignation
- •Bangladesh cricket faces internal unrest ahead of the World Cup, with players demanding BCB Director Najmul Islam's resignation.
- •Cricketers threaten to boycott all forms of cricket if Najmul does not step down.
- •The controversy stems from Najmul calling Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent" and making inappropriate remarks about player compensation.
- •Najmul's comment, "Why should we compensate cricketers if they don't go to the World Cup? We don't stop paying them even if they play poorly," angered players.
- •Taskin and teammates, supported by the cricketers' association, demand Najmul's resignation, threatening a complete cricket stoppage.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh cricket is in crisis as players demand BCB Director Najmul Islam's resignation over controversial remarks.
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