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Bangladesh Cricket Scandal: Captain Accused of Beating Junior Players

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has strongly denied shocking allegations made by former player Jahanara Alam. Alam claimed that women's team captain Nigar Sultana frequently beats up junior players, including incidents during recent tours. The BCB issued a statement calling these claims "baseless, fabricated and devoid of any truth." This controversy emerges as Alam had previously taken a break from cricket citing mental health reasons.

Key Points: BCB Denies Nigar Sultana Player Assault Allegations

  • Jahanara Alam alleges captain Nigar Sultana beats junior players frequently
  • Claims include physical slapping incidents during Dubai tour
  • BCB calls allegations derogatory and scandalous without evidence
  • Alam took mental health break from cricket earlier this year
  • Bangladesh women's team showing progress amid controversy
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'Fabricated and devoid of any truth': BCB refutes 'scandalous claims' of captain Nigar Sultana beating up juniors

Bangladesh Cricket Board strongly refutes Jahanara Alam's claims that captain Nigar Sultana physically assaulted junior players, calling allegations "baseless and fabricated."

"The BCB categorically and strongly refutes these allegations, which are baseless, fabricated and devoid of any truth. - Bangladesh Cricket Board"

New Delhi, Nov 5

Bangladesh Cricket Board has stated that it ‘categorically and strongly’ denies the claims made by women’s team pacer Jahanara Alam in a recent interview, which alleged captain Nigar Sultana Joty of misconduct, including physical assault of other players.

Speaking to the Bangladesh-based newspaper, the out-of-favour pacer Alam, who last played for Bangladesh against Ireland in December 2024 before being subsequently dropped from the team, made a shocking revelation that captain Sultana “beats up junior cricketers in the team a lot.”

“This is nothing new. Joty beats up the juniors a lot. Even during this World Cup, the juniors told me, ‘No, I won’t do this again. Then I’ll have to get slapped again.’ I heard from some people, ‘I got beaten up yesterday.’ Even during the Dubai tour, she called a junior into the room and slapped her," Alam told the Kaler Kantho, while also claiming the politics in the system has affected players in the team.

The BCB was quick to react to the issue and called Alam's remarks "baseless and fabricated".

"The Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken note of recent remarks made in the media by a former member of the Bangladesh women’s national cricket team, in which she has made a series of allegations against the current national team captain, players, staff and team management," BCB said in a statement.

"The BCB categorically and strongly refutes these allegations, which are baseless, fabricated and devoid of any truth. The Board finds it unfortunate that such derogatory and scandalous claims have been made at a time when the Bangladesh women’s team is showing commendable progress and unity on the international stage.

“The Board has found no evidence to support any of the claims made and stands firmly behind the team and its personnel,” the statement further read..

Alam, who has played 52 ODIs and 83 T20Is for Bangladesh, requested a break from the national side earlier this year due to mental health reasons and even asked to be kept out of the central contracts.

- IANS

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Priya S
This sounds like typical dressing room politics that happens in many sports teams. Alam was dropped from the team and now making these claims - timing seems suspicious no? 🤔
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Rohit P
BCB's response seems quite strong and immediate. If there was any truth to these allegations, they would have conducted an investigation first. The fact that they're standing firmly behind the captain suggests these claims might be fabricated.
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Sarah B
Mental health is no joke. Alam mentioned taking a break for mental health reasons - maybe she's going through something difficult. But making such serious allegations without proof isn't right either. Hope both parties find a resolution.
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Michael C
Having followed women's cricket closely, I've seen Nigar Sultana lead the team with great spirit. These allegations seem completely out of character. The team has been performing well too - why would a successful captain behave like this?
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Kavya N
As a woman who plays cricket at club level, I know how intense team environments can be. But physical assault? That's crossing a line. If true, this is unacceptable. If false, it damages women's cricket. Proper investigation needed! 💪
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Vikram M
Respectfully, BCB should conduct a proper independent inquiry instead of just denying everything. In India

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