BCB commences investigation after controversy in domestic competition

BCB Commences Investigation After Controversy in Domestic Competition

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has initiated an investigation into the Bashundhara Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2024-25 match between Gulshan Cricket Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club.

Incident Details

• The match was played on 9 April 2025 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur.
• Lower-order batter Rahim Ahmed failed to return to his crease after being beaten by left-arm spinner Nihad Uz Zaman in the 36th over.
• Minhajul Abedin Sabbir also failed to return to his crease after missing a drive in the 44th over.

BCB Statement

The BCB has released a statement reiterating its commitment to upholding the integrity of the game and maintaining the highest ethical standards in cricket.

• "The BCB wishes to reiterate its firm commitment to upholding the integrity of the game and maintaining the highest ethical standards in cricket."
• "The BCB Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) and the League's Technical Committee have promptly initiated an investigation into the alleged irregularities associated with the match."

Investigation

• Both cricketers (Naeem and Sabbir) were summoned to the academy ground of the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium for questioning.
• ACU officials attempted to reconstruct the controversial dismissal using cameras positioned on either side of the central wicket.