Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam has chosen to stay put despite mounting pressure from a government investigative committee. The board is under scrutiny over events tied to last October’s elections, its decision to withdraw from the 2026 T20 World Cup scheduled in India and Sri Lanka, and allegations about whether cricket administration has been influenced by politics or has shown preferential treatment. With Bangladesh installing a new government in February, the BCB has found itself in a difficult spotlight ever since, and several board members have reportedly been questioned while some have already submitted resignations. Islam, however, says he will not follow them.
Islam, a former international who played 13 Tests and 39 One-Day Internationals for Bangladesh, insists he will not step aside voluntarily. “I will sit in my chair. What else can I do? I will be the last person to go,” Islam told Jamuna TV. He added that he believes the board can still move forward with the people around him, saying, “I have a very good, dedicated and honest team [in the BCB]. I want to serve Bangladesh cricket with this team.”
He also addressed the idea that his experience is what has kept him in the role, stressing that he is prepared to consider a different route only if he is no longer part of the job. “Nobody is indispensable. I was the only [Bangladeshi] to work in the ICC. I am not saying I am something huge, but I am sitting here because of my experience. I left everything to be here to support my country. If this is no longer mine, I will look at another path. But I want to support my country,” he said.
Islam further explained that he has not met members of the investigative committee. He said he was unavailable due to scheduling clashes, adding that he responded in writing instead. “I didn’t face the committee. I was busy in two separate meetings, so the dates clashed with their schedule for me. I gave them my reply in writing,” Islam said.
Das and Miraz set to continue in leadership roles
Amid the ongoing administrative uncertainty, the BCB has also taken steps to keep the on-field leadership stable. Litton Das has been retained as the team’s T20I captain, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz will continue as the ODI captain. After the decision, BCB’s Nazmul Abedeen stated that the renewal of the captaincy is meant to provide continuity for the next major cycle.
Abedeen said, “Since our T20 captain’s tenure ended with the 2026 T20 World Cup, the current T20 captain and vice-captain will continue until the next T20 World Cup in 2028. At the same time, our ODI captain’s tenure is also nearing its end. So, we feel it is very important that the captains can work uninterrupted and follow a long-term vision.”
