Bangladesh Under-19 made a brilliant start with the ball in their opening match of the Under-19 World Cup in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, as pacer Al Fahad’s devastating spell saw traditional rivals India bowled out for 238. Fahad claimed five wickets in an outstanding bowling performance.
Tensions have emerged in political and cricketing relations between India and Bangladesh following the exclusion of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL. As part of this strain, Bangladesh remains firm on its decision not to travel to India to play the T20 World Cup. Amid this heated situation, the youth teams of the two countries faced each other in Bulawayo on Saturday. Even before play began, controversy arose when players from the two teams did not shake hands during the toss.
An International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation is set to visit Bangladesh today amid growing tensions over the venues for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, though the visit is not aimed at reopening discussions on hosting arrangements, according to popular cricket website Cricbuzz.
Cricketers have issued a stern warning that if the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is suspended amid the ongoing crisis, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will bear full responsibility for any financial or professional losses.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) may be suspended indefinitely if players do not return to the field today, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director told reporters on Thursday (January 15).
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) relieved M Nazmul Islam from his post as chairman of the Finance Committee, following an ultimatum from players over his controversial remarks. BCB President Aminul Islam will serve as acting chairman until further notice.