Najmul- BCB is an unruly group that hasn’t taken advantage of its opportunities

Ever since the appointment of the Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration to oversee the nation until new elections are held, every one of his advisors has advocated for reform in their respective ministries. There appeared to be a shift occurring within Bangladeshi cricket, and on Saturday one of the nation’s most well-known coaches and analysts revealed that he was working on a set of guidelines to bring about reforms in the sport.

Nazmul Abedin Fahim, a 14-year BCB veteran who has held a variety of positions within the organisation, including women’s wing, BCB High Performance Unit, and BCB Game Development, visited Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday and asserted that he had draughted a policy to restructure cricket in the nation.

“I don’t believe the BCB is a particularly disciplined organisation, having had the chance to work here and closely watch. Nazmul, who also ran against BCB game development head Khaled Mahmud in the most recent board election under category-3, told reporters at SBNS on Saturday that “from the outside, it might seem like the BCB is an excellent organisation because of its outward glamour.”

“The BCB hasn’t, however, taken full advantage of its opportunities.

Numerous factors, including multiple deliberate errors, have contributed to this. Here, I think there has to be some modifications. It is necessary to address the instances of internal indiscipline acts. Numerous crises we confront might be solved if these elements were strengthened. Why wouldn’t we do well in cricket if a process is in place? It isn’t really reason to celebrate our victory against Nepal, yet that is what has transpired. I think Bangladesh cricket can do great things if they put in the right work,” he remarked.

“The directors would have stepped forward if they had been sincere in their commitment to serving cricket. They weren’t really servants of the game, in my opinion. They accomplished the goals they had set for themselves. We have seen cricket’s demise firsthand. Club cricket and the sport as a whole have both suffered great harm, he claimed.

“In my opinion, the leadership bears the most responsibility. Everything else sort of falls into place if the leadership is solid. Regarding reforms, we require a board headed by a capable leader who possesses a clear vision and lofty goals. There are numerous legal issues surrounding ICC laws. It is imperative that there be accountability and transparency, and those attributes should exist. He remarked, “Our nation is full with talented people who have long since been denied the chance to make a positive impact.

Nazmul, who is renowned for having coached a number of the nation’s top cricket players, including Shakib al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim, asserted that he had created a draft of the rules that must be adhered to in order to implement the intended change and will submit it in the next few days.

As per understanding, a number of cricket players are in communication with Nazmul to propose reforms to the board, and a number of seasoned organisers, including past and current board directors, are also eager to contribute to the cause of changing the game of cricket in the nation.

It has nothing to do with me. There are no quick cuts allowed here for people who genuinely care about cricket and how Bangladesh is represented by the game on a global scale. It is essential that the correct people be present. Both in our nation and beyond, there are plenty of competent people with expertise. They will work to advance Bangladeshi cricket in their own unique manner if some thought is given to involving them, Nazmul stated.

“They would consider being a member of the cricket board as a responsibility rather than a pleasure. While it’s common to see celebrities here, there aren’t nearly enough hard workers. These individuals are serious about business,” he remarked.

“We, notably me, have thought about this (the reform guideline) for years. We’ve thought about the areas where we could improve, the gaps, and the resources available to us to go past those obstacles. I might go over these topics in more detail in the future, pointing out the places where we are falling behind even though there is no good reason for us to,” he stated.

“I will definitely talk about it (with cricketers) if I take formal action. I would try to give a thorough overview that could help the people in charge right now. However, I want to reiterate that this is not about me. The consultants you indicated have the intention of improving the system. He declared that he was prepared to meet with the advisors of the interim government to discuss the reform and that those who could effectively administer the system were qualified to serve on the cricket board.

“Unquestionably. He stated, “I would definitely participate (in the reform discussion) if there was a chance to offer input.”

“We need to get suggestions from people who are informed about these topics, so it’s not just about my opinion. Making decisions is facilitated by this,” he said.

The Nazmul-led panel that has controlled the Bangladesh Cricket Board for almost 14 years is still in charge of the organisation; however, they will soon step down from their positions as a number of the directors have left the nation over politics.

It remains to be seen whether BCB chooses to form an ad hoc committee to oversee the next election or decides to keep the current board in place and fill the vacancies left by departing board directors by holding elections to elect new directors. Both options are being considered. One thing is certain, though: before making any decisions, they want to confirm that they won’t face penalties from the ICC for having political influence on their board.

In the meantime, Asif Mahmud, the youth and sports adviser to Bangladesh’s interim administration, is expected to meet with the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Sunday to talk about the country’s upcoming hosting of the women’s T20 World Cup in October.

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The current issue makes the tournament’s prospects in Bangladesh seem bleak. Following an earlier plea for assistance to guarantee the tournament can go off, a BCB official told Cricbuzz on Saturday that they are awaiting a response from the Army chief regarding security assurances.