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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Two BPL, four Dhaka League games postponed Thursday
- 2🏆 Litton Das named Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2026 captain
- 3💡 Nazmul Islam removed as finance chair but stays director
- 4🔮 T20 WC February 2026 at risk; political India ties strain
"Bangladesh's players begin a boycott of all cricket after comments made by a national board director about T20 World Cup money, which have led to his removal."
Bangladesh cricketers have launched a full boycott of all cricket, halting BPL matches and casting doubt over their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign. The standoff stems from fiery comments by BCB finance committee chair M Nazmul Islam, now sacked amid escalating tensions.
Boycott Shakes Domestic Cricket
Thursday's BPL double-header was scrapped as players refused to take the field, with Litton Das named T20 World Cup captain but future games in jeopardy. Nazmul Islam sparked outrage by suggesting players foot the bill if Bangladesh pulls out of the India-hosted tournament, amid boiling political friction between Dhaka and Delhi.
The BCB moved swiftly, removing Islam from his post while keeping him as a director under review. Players' body CWAB demanded his exit, paralyzing the Dhaka Cricket League too. With the World Cup looming in February, this crisis threatens Bangladesh's campaign.
Resolution feels urgent – can the board calm the storm before international deadlines hit?
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