Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has thrown down the gauntlet to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), demanding immediate action to ensure cricket’s uninterrupted flow amid brewing storms. Speaking after a BPL clash in Dhaka, his plea resonates deeply as uncertainties loom large over the Tigers’ spot in the T20 World Cup 2026.
The off-field drama has taken a toll, Shanto observed. ‘In the last one or two years, external environments have hurt our cricket badly,’ he said. His message to leaders: come together, resolve disputes, and commit to the game’s perpetuity. He cautioned that poor management breeds instability, impacting athletes and the ecosystem.
Looking ahead, Shanto envisioned fortified domestic structures as a safety net. ‘No World Cup? No problem—organize superior home tournaments for ongoing rivalry,’ he suggested. He specifically called out improvements for Dhaka-based events, aiming for efficiency beyond past iterations.
Shanto masterfully separated pitch battles from boardroom battles, alerting that administrative rifts threaten evolution and edge. Triggered by BCB’s World Cup pullout—after ICC denied shifting India-hosted games to Sri Lanka—the saga risks Scotland’s inclusion and punitive measures. As voices unite, Shanto’s appeal spotlights the urgent need for visionary stewardship in Bangladesh cricket.