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News18
5 days ago
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- News18
Aminul Islam Becomes New BCB President: Report
Last Updated: Aminul Islam is the new President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, replacing Faruque Ahmed after a no-confidence motion. Faruque's tenure faced controversies and BPL issues. Former national team captain Aminul Islam has been elected President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), replacing Faruque Ahmed, who was ousted after a no-confidence motion and a series of controversies during his short tenure. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the decision was made at a board meeting in Dhaka on Friday, barely 24 hours after Faruque lost his place as one of the sports ministry's representatives on the BCB board. This move automatically disqualified him from holding the president's post. Aminul Islam, who led Bangladesh in their 1999 World Cup debut and famously scored the country's first Test century in 2000, steps into the role at a turbulent time for the board. He has taken leave from his position as ICC development manager in Melbourne to serve as BCB chief. Aminul will remain president until the next board elections, expected by October this year. Faruque's removal was initiated after eight BCB directors submitted a no-confidence motion against him. This, combined with the findings of a fact-finding committee on alleged corruption in the BPL, prompted the sports ministry to act. One of the signatories was Nazmul Abedeen Fahim, who was also the other representative from the ministry on the board. The turmoil comes just nine months after Faruque was appointed BCB president on August 21, 2024, replacing Nazmul Hassan, who had resigned from the post and his role as the sports minister. Faruque's time in office was marred by controversies, especially surrounding his handling of head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe's dismissal and the 2025 edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The final straw came during the BPL when Durbar Rajshahi, one of the franchises, failed to pay players on time and even left hotel bills unpaid in Chattogram and Dhaka. This triggered a player protest and forced government intervention. The controversy reportedly embarrassed the interim government and drew the attention of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government, who had taken an active interest in the BPL. In total, Faruque lasted nine months and eight days as president. (with IANS Inputs) First Published:
News18
6 days ago
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- News18
East Bengal FC Head Coach Oscar Bruzon Pens Contract Extension
Last Updated: Bruzon, who took the helm of EBFC midway through the season, went on to finish with 28 points in the bygone season of the ISL. Spanish coach Oscar Bruzon penned an extension on his contract with ISL side East Bengal FC on Thursday, linking him to the fabled Kolkata club until the end of the 2025-26 season. Bruzon, who took the helm of EBFC midway through the season, went on to accumulate 28 points towards the final phase of the bygone season and reached the quarterfinals of the AFC Challenger League. 'I am thrilled to extend my journey with East Bengal FC for the upcoming season," Bruzon said after signing the dotted line. 'While the previous season presented challenges, particularly after a slow start, we have collectively learned from those experiences and are now fully focused on reigniting the winning mentality that defines this great club," the 48-year-old added 'Our loyal supporters deserve nothing less than a team that reflects their passion, resilience and unwavering belief in East Bengal's legacy," the Spaniard continued. 'Coach Oscar has brought a renewed sense of purpose to the team. His dedication to our vision of challenging for titles and ability to inspire both players and fans make him the ideal leader for our club's future," Emami Group said. Under the watchful eyes of Bruzon, the Kings won five Bangladesh Premier League titles on the bounce, and three Independence Cup, and Federation Cup each. The Kings played an attacking brand of football under the Spanish tactician, netting 277 goals. First Published: May 29, 2025, 23:52 IST
Express Tribune
26-05-2025
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- Express Tribune
Mustafizur Rahman out of Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I series with injury
Listen to article Bangladesh's T20I series against Pakistan has been dealt a major blow with the news that fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman will miss the upcoming matches after sustaining a thumb injury during his last appearance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The injury occurred on May 24, while Mustafizur was playing for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings. The left-arm pacer was struck on his left thumb while attempting a return catch off Josh Inglis, which forced him to leave the field. Subsequent medical scans revealed a clip fracture, ruling him out for at least three weeks. Bangladesh team physiotherapist Delowar Hossain confirmed the setback, stating, "Mustafizur sustained a clip fracture on his left thumb during his last IPL match. He needs time for rest and recovery. A follow-up assessment will be carried out after two weeks to evaluate his progress." With Mustafizur sidelined, Bangladesh have added fast bowler Khaled Ahmed to the squad. Ahmed, who has been in strong form in domestic competitions, took 77 wickets at an average of 21.74 in the 2024–25 season. His performances in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), where he claimed 20 wickets at 21.55, have earned him a spot in the national side. This injury marks the third withdrawal from Bangladesh's original squad for the Pakistan series. Earlier, Nahid Rana withdrew for personal reasons, and Soumya Sarkar was ruled out due to a back injury, with all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz stepping in to replace him. The T20I series against Pakistan is scheduled to begin on May 28 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, followed by matches on May 30 and June 1. Bangladesh will be hoping to recover from a recent 2-1 loss to the UAE in Sharjah. Squads: Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub. Bangladesh: Litton Das (captain), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Zakir Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (vice-captain), Tanvir Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam.
Mint
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
PAK vs BAN: IPL injury rules Mustafizur Rahman out of T20I series against Pakistan; Bangladesh name replacement
Bangladesh were dealt with a heavy blow after Mustafizur Rahman was ruled out of their three-match T20I series against Pakistan following an injury the fast bowler sustained during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Mustafizur, who was picked up by Delhi Capitals as a replacement player for Jake Fraser-McGurk, sustained a left hand injury in the game against Punjab Kings while attempting a return catch off off Josh Inglis. "Mustafizur suffered a clip fracture on his left thumb while playing his last match of the Indian Premier League yesterday," Bangladesh national team physio Delowar Hossain told ESPNCricinfo. The Bangladesh pacer will be out for at least two-three weeks. "This injury requires a period of rest and rehabilitation. We will conduct a follow-up evaluation after two weeks to monitor his recovery progress," added Hossain, when asked how much time it will take to heal. In IPL 2025, Mustafizur played three games, picking up four wickets in total. While he went wicketless against Gujarat Titans, the left-handed fast bowler recorded figures of 1/30 (vs Mumbai Indians) and 3/33 (vs Punjab Kings). Delhi Capitals finished fifth in the points table. Replacing Mustafizur, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named Khaled Ahmed. Earlier, Nahid Rana had withdrawn due to personal reasons while an injured Soumya Sarkar was replaced by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Khaled is coming after a strong show with 20 wickets in the recent Bangladesh Premier League. Bangladesh will play Pakistan in three ODI's in Lahore on May 28, 30 and June 1. The Bangla Tigers are coming after a humiliating 1-2 T20I series loss against lowly-ranked United Arab Emirates. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
India Gazette
26-05-2025
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- India Gazette
Mustafizur Rehman ruled out of Pakistan T20I series after suffering injury during IPL 2025 clash
ANI 26 May 2025, 09:32 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Bangladesh left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rehman is set to miss the T20I series against Pakistan as he suffered an injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 encounter, as per the ICC official website. Mustafizur was hit on his left hand attempting a caught and bowled off Australian Josh Inglis on Saturday during the clash between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. ESPNCricinfo reported the news on Sunday, with Bangladesh national team physio Delowar Hossain assessing the damage. 'Mustafizur suffered a clip fracture on his left thumb while playing his last match of the Indian Premier League yesterday,' Hossain said while speaking on ESPNcricinfo as quoted by the ICC official website. 'This injury requires a period of rest and rehabilitation. As per our current assessment, he will be unavailable for selection for the next two to three weeks. We will conduct a follow-up evaluation after two weeks to monitor his recovery progress,' he added. Khaled Ahmed has replaced Mustafizur, who becomes the third player leave the squad for the series that begins on May 28 in Lahore. Nahid Rana earlier withdrew for personal reasons, and Soumya Sarkar has since been ruled out with a back injury, and replaced by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Khaled comes off a strong domestic season, including a haul of 20 wickets in the recent Bangladesh Premier League. Bangladesh play Pakistan in three T20Is in Lahore on May 28, 30 and June 1, and will be looking to bounce back after losing a T20I series 2-1 to UAE in Sharjah.(ANI)
