Nazmul Abedin Fahim Criticizes Bangladesh Cricket Board's Management

Nazmul Abedin Fahim, a well-known cricket coach and analyst with 14 years of experience in various roles at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), including the BCB High-Performance Unit, Game Development, and the women's sector, visited the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday. During his visit, he shared that he had developed a detailed plan to improve the state of cricket in Bangladesh.

He criticized the Bangladesh Cricket Board, stating that it is not well-managed and that its impressive appearance hides deeper issues.

"Having had the opportunity to work here and observe closely, I don't think the BCB is a particularly disciplined organization. From the outside, it might seem like the BCB is an excellent organization because of its outward glamour," Nazmul told reporters on Saturday, as quoted by Cricbuzz.

BCB directors had their own agendas

He also accused the BCB of missing opportunities and said their failures were due to hidden agendas. Nazmul called for a change in approach, saying that Bangladesh needs a strong and structured plan to make real progress in cricket.

"However, the BCB hasn't made the most of its opportunities. This has been due to various reasons, including several intentional mistakes. I believe changes are necessary here. The internal indiscipline acts that occur need to be addressed. Strengthening these aspects could resolve many of the crises we face. If a process is in place, why wouldn't we perform well in cricket? We shouldn't be overly thrilled about winning against Nepal, but that's what has happened. I believe that with proper efforts, Bangladesh cricket can go a long way," he said.

Leadership and Responsibility Lacking in BCB

Nazmul stressed that the leadership and senior officials need to take more responsibility and be clear in their actions for the system to work well. He mentioned that many capable people in the country have not been given the chance to contribute due to the selfish interests of some stakeholders.

"I believe the biggest responsibility lies with the leadership. If the leadership is strong, everything else falls into place naturally. There are many legal matters related to ICC regulations, and if we talk about reforms, we need a board led by a good leader, someone with a vision and big dreams. Transparency and accountability are essential, and those qualities should be present. We have had many capable individuals in our country who haven't had the opportunity to contribute for a long time," noted Nazmul.

He also pointed out that if those with self-serving interests were truly committed to the sport, they would have stepped up to help. He questioned their sincerity, suggesting that their lack of genuine involvement has contributed to the decline of Bangladeshi cricket over time.

"If they (board directors) were truly dedicated to serving cricket, they would have come forward. I don't believe they were genuine servants of the game. They had their own agendas, and they fulfilled those. We've witnessed the downfall of cricket. Whether it's club cricket or the entire sport, it has been severely damaged," added Nazmul.

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