Bangladesh Cricket Board’s prominent director, Najmul Abedin, has stated he may step down from his role if significant changes aren’t made soon. In a candid interview with a local TV channel, Najmul criticized BCB president Faruque Ahmed, hinting at a major fallout between the two.
Leadership Turmoil in BCB: Najmul’s Concerns and the Rift with Faruque
Both Najmul and Faruque joined the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after the fall of Nazmul Hasan, with the National Sports Council (NSC) appointing them as new directors. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Najmul expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs within the board, hinting at potential resignation if things don’t improve.
“What I wanted to say is that I didn’t see so many things going according to my expectations. It’s not about my personal wish. But as a whole, the way it should go, I think, it’s not going that way at the minute and things could have been better. If it continues to be like that, I may not like it and maybe I can think of going off (from BCB),” Najmul stated.
With over four decades of cricket experience, Najmul highlighted his frustrations over the lack of changes he hoped to see. “As a coach or as a board director, I know exactly what kind of changes I want to see in certain areas. It’s not like whatever I want is right and all my wishes need to be fulfilled. But it was hurtful not to see those things (changes) and if that remains the same, I will certainly lose interest,” he added.
The ongoing tension between Najmul and Faruque is well-known in cricket circles. Najmul lamented the rift, emphasizing that it should not have existed, given that he had personally recommended Faruque for the role. “Exactly, that’s what shouldn’t happen because I’m the person who told Faruque Ahmed, ‘let’s go and do it.’ I introduced him to everyone and said that he is the man we need. So that difference shouldn’t have been there,” Najmul clarified.
BCB President Addresses Rumored Rift, Cites Misunderstanding and Communication Gap
“There’s no conflict. Within the organization, there can be some problems, but nothing like that,” Faruque assured reporters.
Faruque acknowledged that both he and Najmul Abedin are relatively new in their roles as board president and director, respectively. “From my playing days, I’ve always believed that everything can be resolved through discussion. If there’s any dissatisfaction within a team, it’s better to discuss it with me and find a solution,” he explained.
He admitted that the rapid decision-making required in emergency situations may have caused some lapses in communication. “I had to make many decisions on an urgent basis, which didn’t leave time to involve everyone. That could have led to some issues,” he added.
Faruque also highlighted personality differences, stating, “Not everyone communicates in the same way. I’m direct and prefer to address issues head-on, but some people are more introverted, which can make misunderstandings worse.”
The BCB president concluded on a hopeful note, saying he had spoken with Najmul Abedin and expressed confidence that the matter would soon be resolved. “If anyone has concerns, they can always come to me, and we’ll work things out,” he assured.