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Sports Advisor Of Bangladesh Meets BCB Officials to Request Interim Board Appointment

Asif met with seven officials from the Bangladesh Cricket Board [X.com]Asif met with seven officials from the Bangladesh Cricket Board [X.com]

On Sunday, Asif Mahmud, Bangladesh's interim government's youth and sports adviser, met with seven officials from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to discuss the future of the board amidst political turmoil. The meeting was convened to address the implications of the current political situation on the BCB and the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Mahmud, who was in office for the first time since his appointment, proposed that the BCB explore the possibility of appointing an interim head under the ICC's framework.

 This suggestion comes in response to the absence of key BCB officials, including President Nazmul Hasan, following the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure from the country on August 5.

The interim government is considering the appointment of an ad-hoc committee to manage the BCB. Such a committee could potentially be accepted by the ICC, provided that it does not involve direct government interference and that elections are held in due course. 

This approach is seen as a preventive measure against potential ICC sanctions, similar to those imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket from November 2023 to January 2024 for government interference.

The BCB president is missing: Asif

Asif Mahmud emphasized the need to resolve the board’s issues within the ICC’s legal framework, aiming for systemic changes rather than merely replacing individuals. 

He also mentioned plans to consult interim head Professor Yunus regarding the feasibility of hosting the Women’s T20 World Cup amidst ongoing political unrest.

"The BCB president is missing. Of course, for a federation to work, all of its organs need to work. President holds an important responsibility and he is absent. But BCB is an autonomous federation and we cannot give them any decision. We can give and take suggestion from BCB," Asif told reporters.

"We have suggested that the directors of the BCB [should] look at how to resolve the issue within the ICC's legal framework. They will report to us later on whether to appoint someone for an interim period. We will continue the process in this regard," he added.

The BCB's current leadership, which has been in place for nearly 14 years, may face imminent resignations, and the interim government's actions will likely shape the board’s future and its role in upcoming international events.