BCB director M Nazmul Islam and Bangladeshi former worldwide cricketer may be seen on this photograph collage. — BCB/Fb/@Tamim IqbalPlayers say remarks undermine dignity, professionalism.BCB dissociates itself, expresses remorse over feedback.Board warns disciplinary motion for conduct harming cricket.
Bangladesh’s cricketers have threatened to boycott all types of cricket until Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam resigns, following his controversial remarks in opposition to former nationwide captain Tamim Iqbal.
The announcement was made by Mohammad Mithun, president of the Cricketers’ Welfare Affiliation of Bangladesh (CWAB), hours after Nazmul Islam’s feedback sparked widespread outrage on Wednesday.
The event comes with two Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches scheduled to be performed on January 15, with Mithun saying Nazmul ought to resign earlier than the fixtures or the gamers wouldn’t take the sector.
Mithun stated the remarks had been in opposition to the gamers’ dignity, professionalism and respect.
After the boycott risk, there have been fears the BPL matches may be affected, in response to a cricket web site.
In response to the controversy, the Bangladesh Cricket Board distanced itself from Islam’s feedback, expressing remorse in an official assertion.
“The Board expresses its sincere regret for remarks that may be deemed inappropriate, offensive, or hurtful,” the assertion learn. “Such comments do not reflect the values, principles, or official position of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, nor do they align with the standards of conduct expected from individuals entrusted with the responsibility of serving Bangladesh cricket.”
The BCB additional clarified that it doesn’t endorse statements made by board officers until issued by way of authorised channels.
“The BCB reiterates that it does not endorse or take responsibility for any statement made by any director or board member unless formally issued through the Board’s designated spokesperson or the Media & Communications Department. Any statements made outside these authorised channels are personal in nature and should not be interpreted as representing the views or policies of the Board,” it added.
The board additionally warned of disciplinary motion, stating it will act in opposition to any particular person whose conduct disrespects cricketers or harms the integrity of Bangladesh cricket.
The assertion reaffirmed full assist for all gamers, previous and current, emphasising that cricketers stay on the coronary heart of the game within the nation.
Nazmul Islam got here beneath heavy criticism after accusing Tamim Iqbal of being an “Indian agent” in a Fb submit.
The Cricketers’ Welfare Affiliation of Bangladesh strongly condemned the remarks, calling them “utterly unacceptable” and demanding a public apology from the BCB director.
“A comment made by BCB director M Nazmul Islam regarding former national captain Tamim Iqbal has shocked and outraged us,” CWAB stated in an announcement. “Such a remark about the most successful opener in Bangladesh’s history, who served the country for 16 years, is condemnable.”
CWAB described the accusations as insulting to your complete cricketing group and questioned the professionalism and conduct of board officers.
The affiliation confirmed that it had submitted a protest letter to the BCB president demanding accountability and a public apology.
Nazmul additionally used harsh phrases and warned that within the occasion of a boycott of Bangladesh’s World Cup, the gamers wouldn’t be given any monetary compensation.
In a while Friday, Nazmul Islam issued a clarification on Fb, stating that his remarks mirrored his private opinion.
“A legendary cricketer who scored 15,000 international runs for Bangladesh is now batting in favour of India. This is purely my personal opinion. Please do not take this comment in any other way,” he wrote.
