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Politicisation of cricket looks set to continue under new government

Politicisation of cricket looks set to continue under new government

In Bangladesh, cricket is far more than a national obsession. Combined with its enormous commercial appeal, the game has been converted into the ultimate political currency.The rec...

 Apr. 08
Ousted BCB chief Aminul denounces board dissolution as ‘constitutional coup,’ appeals to ICC

Ousted BCB chief Aminul denounces board dissolution as ‘constitutional coup,’ appeals to ICC

Ousted Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam has categorically rejected the government’s decision to dissolve his elected committee, branding the move a "constitutional coup" and urgently appealing to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to inte...

 Apr. 08

Govt dissolves BCB board over election fraud; Tamim appointed as interim head

Govt dissolves BCB board over election fraud; Tamim appointed as interim head The National Sports Council (NSC) dissolved the elected board of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday following an investigation that uncovered, according to the NSC, wide...

Apr. 07

Shakib says he prioritises cricket over politics, eyes final run with national team

Shakib says he prioritises cricket over politics, eyes final run with national team Former Bangladesh cricket captain and  ex-lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan announced he is shifting his entire focus back to cricket, expressing a strong desire to conclude his intern...

Apr. 07