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Business Recorder
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Bangladesh ex-captain Aminul new cricket board chief
DHAKA: Bangladesh's first Test centurion Aminul Islam has been named president of the cricket board after Faruque Ahmed was ousted. 'This is a new high for me,' Aminul, who captained Bangladesh in their first World Cup appearance in 1999 and is better known as 'Bulbul', told reporters. Since his retirement from playing, the 57-year-old has worked in development for the International Cricket Council and Asian Cricket Council. Cricket and politics go hand-in-hand in Bangladesh and the sport has been hit by the turmoil that has wracked the country. Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in August 2024, fleeing by helicopter as crowds stormed her palace. Faruque took up the post as Bangladesh Cricket Board president after the resignation of Nazmul Hassan, a close ally of Hasina. BCB directors selected Aminul on Friday and he will serve as president until October. Bangladesh suffered an embarrassing T20 series defeat to the United Arab Emirates in May.
NDTV
15 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Former Bangladesh Captain Aminul Islam New Cricket Board Chief
Bangladesh's first Test centurion Aminul Islam has been named president of the cricket board after Faruque Ahmed was ousted. "This is a new high for me," Aminul, who captained Bangladesh in their first World Cup appearance in 1999 and is better known as "Bulbul", told reporters. Since his retirement from playing, the 57-year-old has worked in development for the International Cricket Council and Asian Cricket Council. Cricket and politics go hand-in-hand in Bangladesh and the sport has been hit by the turmoil that has wracked the country. Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in August 2024, fleeing by helicopter as crowds stormed her palace. Faruque took up the post as Bangladesh Cricket Board president after the resignation of Nazmul Hassan, a close ally of Hasina. BCB directors selected Aminul on Friday and he will serve as president until October. Bangladesh suffered an embarrassing T20 series defeat to the United Arab Emirates in May.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bangladesh ex-captain Aminul Islam new cricket board chief
Bangladesh's first Test centurion Aminul Islam has been named president of the cricket board after Faruque Ahmed was ousted. "This is a new high for me," Aminul, who captained Bangladesh in their first World Cup appearance in 1999 and is better known as "Bulbul", told reporters. Since his retirement from playing, the 57-year-old has worked in development for the International Cricket Council and Asian Cricket Council. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Cricket and politics go hand-in-hand in Bangladesh and the sport has been hit by the turmoil that has wracked the country. Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in August 2024, fleeing by helicopter as crowds stormed her palace. Live Events Faruque took up the post as Bangladesh Cricket Board president after the resignation of Nazmul Hassan, a close ally of Hasina. BCB directors selected Aminul on Friday and he will serve as president until October. Bangladesh suffered an embarrassing T20 series defeat to the United Arab Emirates in May.
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First Post
20-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
How many times Asia Cup has been impacted due to India-Pakistan tensions?
India-Pakistan tensions have once again cast a shadow over the Asia Cup 2025. Here's a look at all the times the tournament was cancelled, shifted or boycotted due to political conflicts between the two nations. read more Tensions between India and Pakistan have once again brought doubt over the future of the Asia Cup. A report this week claimed that the BCCI has decided to pull out of all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments, including the Asia Cup 2025. This comes after India and Pakistan were involved in a military conflict following New Delhi's response to the Pahalgam terror attack with Operation Sindoor. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia later clarified that no such discussion has officially happened yet, the rumour has already started raising questions about India's participation in the Men's Asia Cup and Women's Emerging Asia Cup. This is not the first time that India-Pakistan tensions have impacted the tournament. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Here's a look at all the times the ACC Asia Cup was either cancelled, shifted or boycotted due to strained ties between India and Pakistan. 1990–91 Asia Cup: Pakistan pulled out The 1990-91 Asia Cup tournament was held in India but Pakistan chose not to participate because of political tensions between the two nations. India went on to win the tournament after beating Sri Lanka in the final. More from First Cricket Future of India-Pakistan cricketing relations expected to dominate Jay Shah's first ICC Annual Conference as Chairman 1993 Asia Cup: Cancelled altogether This 1993 edition of the Asia Cup was fully cancelled due to worsening relations between India and Pakistan. It is the only time when the Asia Cup was cancelled due to India-Pakistan tensions. 2018 Asia Cup: Moved from India to UAE The 2018 Asia Cup was originally planned to be held in India. But due to political issues with Pakistan, it was shifted to the UAE. India remained the host officially, but all matches were played in neutral venues. India won the title that year too. 2023 Asia Cup: Played in hybrid model Pakistan was awarded hosting rights of the 2023 Asia Cup but India refused to travel to the country. After many rounds of talks, a hybrid model was agreed upon. India played all their matches in Sri Lanka while Pakistan hosted a few games. India once again went on to win the title. 2025 Asia Cup: Doubt over India's participation Now in 2025, tensions have resurfaced, and a report suggests the BCCI has informed the ACC about their unwillingness to participate in ACC tournaments under the current chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, who is also a Pakistan government minister. The BCCI has reportedly pulled out of the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup next month as well. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Although BCCI has denied any final decision and the ACC has also not confirmed anything, fans are concerned if the tournament will be impacted once again.
Business Recorder
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
BCCI denies reports of withdrawal from Asia Cup
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refuted the reports of withdrawal from all events organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) due to regional tensions, as previously reported by Indian media. In a statement issued to Indian news agency IANS, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that no discussion regarding India's participation in any Asian Cricket Council (ACC) event has taken place at any level within the board. 'Since this morning, it has come to our notice about some news items concerning BCCI's decision not to participate in the Asia Cup and Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, both ACC events. Such news is devoid of any truth. As of now, BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps regarding the upcoming ACC events, let alone communicated anything to the ACC,' Saikia said. He further added that the board's current focus remains on the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and the upcoming series against England, for both men and women. 'The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event has not come up for discussion at any level,' he reiterated. The clarification comes in response to media reports on Monday claiming that the BCCI had formally informed the ACC of its intention to withdraw from both tournaments, citing ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. Saikia emphasized that any official decision on ACC events would be publicly communicated through the media. 'As and when any discussion takes place and an important decision is reached, the same will be announced officially,' he said. Earlier, The Indian Express reported that the BCCI has officially communicated its decision regarding the withdrawal to the ACC, confirming its withdrawal from the upcoming Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka next month, as well as the biennial Men's Asia Cup in September. 'The Indian team cannot participate in a tournament organised by the ACC, which is currently led by a Pakistani minister. That is the sentiment across the board,' a BCCI official was quoted as saying. Sources quoted by the Indian outlet claim the BCCI's move is aimed at diplomatically isolating Pakistan cricket. ACC Men's, Women's Under-19 Asia Cup announced Earlier this month, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir called for a complete boycott of cricketing ties with Pakistan, including in ACC and International Cricket Council (ICC) events. Notably, the ACC is currently chaired by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) head Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the country's Interior Minister. India is slated to host the Men's Asia Cup in September 2025 in the T20 format, with teams including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Hong Kong, and Oman expected to participate. India are the defending champions, having won the 2023 edition held under a hybrid model due to political sensitivities between the two neighbours. That model, in which India played all its matches in Sri Lanka instead of Pakistan, was also applied during the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. India played its fixtures in Dubai, while Pakistan hosted the remainder of the tournament. India ultimately won the title on March 9.
