New Delhi: Bangladesh cricket is going through a chaotic phase, where the drama off the field is more important than the actual game. Former cricketer Aftab Ahmed openly criticized the situation, saying, “Bangladesh’s biggest circus exists in and around the cricket board,” reflecting the frustration shared by many fans. Issues such as mismanagement, payment disputes, and ongoing disputes have persisted Cricket In the news even when no match is being played.
Aftab also pointed out how deeply these issues have entered the public consciousness. Comparing it with his experience in America, he said, “I have been living in America for the last three years but I still don’t know where the cricket board is located.” I don’t even know, despite working with crickets almost every day [USA cricket] The location of the board, let alone its members.Aftab added, “You can say it’s my failure that I don’t know. But people in Bangladesh don’t have that failure. Do you know why? Because even if you don’t know, you will be informed by the media. If you don’t want to know, they will make you sure by promoting you continuously,” Aftab added.“Cricket no longer exists, the circus. I request you all to witness the circus.”
Drama around the cricket board
The situation escalated when the National Sports Council dissolved the current cricket board headed by Aminul Islam Bulbul citing irregularities in the 2025 elections. Although such action is within his discretion, the timing and follow-up decisions raised questions. A new 11-member ad-hoc committee has been formed under the chairmanship of the former captain. Tamim Iqbalwho earlier avoided elections due to “political interference and conspiracies”.Several members of the committee reportedly have connections with political figures, raising fears of outside influence in cricket administration. This has made the situation more dramatic, prompting Aftab to quip: “Even if you buy a ticket worth Rs 2,000, it will not go in vain given the kind of circus going on at the cricket board.”
