On September 11, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Khaled Mahmud Sujon announced his resignation. The 53-year-old had previously served as the chairman of the Game Development Committee and vice-president of the Cricket Operations Committee. His decision to step down comes in the wake of the country’s ongoing political turmoil, which has begun to affect the cricketing world as well.
Sujon’s resignation is the third of its kind, following those of former directors Jalal Yunus and Naimur Rahman Durjoy. The recent shift in the political landscape, which saw Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leave the country amidst civilian unrest, has led to a series of resignations within the BCB.
Reports indicate that Sujon sent his resignation via email to the BCB president. Faruque Ahmed, who replaced the long-standing Nazmul Hasan Papon as BCB president, has called for a complete overhaul of the board’s system. Faruque has also been critical of former Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha, suggesting he would not retain him as part of the national team’s setup.
Faruque has expressed his desire to establish a system that ensures the smooth operation of the BCB. He noted that he has consistently opposed the existing structure and intends to create a more efficient one. He also reiterated his stance against retaining Hathurusingha, a position he had held even before being elected president.
Amid this administrative upheaval, the Bangladesh men’s cricket team continues to thrive. Recently, they secured a 2-0 series win against Pakistan in Pakistan. Buoyed by this success, they are now set to face India in a two-match Test series starting on September 19 in Chennai, followed by the second Test in Kanpur.
