Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal was named president of the ad-hoc committee as the National Sports Council dissolved the Aminul Islam-led Bangladesh Cricket Board’s elected body.

NSC Sports Director Aminul Ehsan informed the media at a press conference this afternoon (07).

He earlier presented the report submitted by the investigation committee formed by the council, where they found several irregularities during last year’s BCB elections on October 6.

The official also said that they conveyed the report to the International Cricket Council (ICC) and informed the world cricket governing body regarding the formation of the 11-member ad-hoc committee. The committee will arrange a new election at the BCB within 90 days.

The 11-member ad-hoc committee consists of: Tamim Iqbal (President), Rashna Imam, Miza Yasir Abbas, Syed Ibrahim Ahmed, Israfil Khosru, Minhajul Abedin Nannu, Athar Ali Khan, Tanvir Chowdhury, Salman Ispahani, Rafiqul Islam Babu and Fahim Sinha. (Daily Star)

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Anti-corruption officials raided the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) headquarters in Mirpur this week following growing concerns over alleged match-fixing during the latest Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season.

The raid comes on the heels of a BCB-initiated investigation into suspicious behaviour during several BPL matches. A three-member independent inquiry committee has been formed to assist the board’s Anti-Corruption Unit. It includes former appellate division judge Mirza Hussain Haider, former national cricketer Shakil Kasem, and international lawyer Dr. Khaled H. Chowdhury.

This is the first time since 2013 that the BPL is facing a formal probe over corruption. The spotlight is currently on ten players—eight local and two foreign—and four teams: Dhaka, Sylhet, Chattogram, and Rajshahi. Sources say investigations are focusing on irregular patterns during matches, including suspect no-balls, unusual batting slumps, and questionable squad selections.

The BCB, in a statement, said it remains committed to preserving the integrity of the game. “We are determined to maintain a clean and transparent cricketing environment. This investigation reflects that commitment,” the board noted.

Newly appointed BCB President Faruque Ahmed also addressed the situation publicly, admitting that corruption and internal irregularities have taken root over the past decade. He said confronting these issues head-on will be key to rebuilding trust in the board and the game.

The investigation is still in its early stages. However, officials close to the probe say findings so far suggest deeper structural problems within franchise operations, including possible links to illegal betting networks.

As cricket remains Bangladesh’s most passionately followed sport, the outcome of this investigation is being closely watched—not just by fans and media, but by players, sponsors, and international cricket bodies alike. (Athlon Sports)

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The BCB has sought an explanation from Allan Donald, the Bangladesh team’s fast bowling coach, for his comments on Angelo Mathews’ timed out dismissal following the World Cup match in Delhi on November 6.

In an interview with CricBlog.net, conducted soon after the team returned to their hotel in Delhi, Donald had said “it was disappointing to see” that kind of a dismissal and he found it “really difficult to watch that unfold”.

“He could have given his personal views at a later time,” a BCB official said. “He is part of the team management so when the team takes a decision, speaking about it publicly is a breach of the code of conduct. He could have spoken about it within the team or he could have spoken directly to the player. He could have informed the BCB, but not in public.”

Donald getting pulled up was an expected reaction from the BCB as a member of the Bangladesh team management criticising the team’s decision publicly has been generally frowned upon by the board.

But the BCB is unlikely to take any action because this is effectively Donald’s last assignment with the Bangladesh team. He has reportedly informed the board that he won’t continue once his contract runs out at the end of the World Cup. Donald had been appointed in the role ahead of Bangladesh’s tour of South Africa in 2022.

Donald isn’t the only coaching staff member whose contract finishes with this tournament. Rangana Herath (spin-bowling coach), Shane McDermott (fielding coach), Nick Lee (head of physical performance) and Shrinivas Chandrasekaran (computer analyst) will also be out of contract. ESPNcricinfo understands that the BCB has issued letters to some of these coaches to continue till at least January 2. But it is not clear how many of them are retaining their current roles.

Bangladesh have two Tests scheduled against New Zealand at home from November 28 to December 10, before heading to New Zealand to play three ODIs and three T20Is from December 17 to 31.

S Sriram, who had joined as a technical consultant only for the World Cup, will also end his stint with the team. He had worked in a similar role with them during the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe, who had joined in February, and assistant coach Nic Pothas, who came into the role in April, have time left in their respective contracts. They are likely to continue although ESPNcricinfo has learned that there are question marks about Hathurusinghe’s man-management skills.

Before the match against Sri Lanka, Hathurusinghe had said that the seven months he had since being appointed the head coach weren’t enough to prepare the team for the World Cup and his work would start after the tournament. (Cric Info)

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