BCB-ICC relationship ‘not very good at the moment’, says Farooq

Sports Desk

Bangladesh Cricket Board vice-president Faruk Ahmed has said the board’s relationship with the International Cricket Council (ICC) is “not very good at the moment”. He expressed hope that newly appointed State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque will act with utmost discretion to avoid any further complications.

The BCB elections held on October 6 last year were marred by allegations of vote rigging and irregularities. In addition, Aminul Haque’s previous criticisms of cricket administration have given rise to speculation about whether the current board structure will remain unchanged.

Speaking on the sidelines of an iftar gathering organized by the Bangladesh Sports Press Association in Gulistan on Saturday, Farooq Ahmed admitted to concerns about a possible ICC ban but refused to make any final predictions.

“I believe there will be a difference between the statements he [Aminul Haque] made before becoming the sports minister and what he is saying now. When you are in a responsible position, you have to think differently and more carefully,” said Faruk Ahmed.

He added, “It is difficult to say anything for sure at this point. But you should keep in mind that our relationship with the ICC is not very good at the moment. If any untoward incident happens and the ICC finds any fault in it, they can decide to take action if they want.”