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The Government of Bangladesh has appointed former captain Tamim Iqbal as the new chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). This decision was made after the government dissolved the BCB’s 11-member board of directors led by Amin Islam. The decision was taken after a 5-member inquiry committee submitted their report, recommending changes in the BCB’s leadership following allegations of irregularities in the 2022 BCB elections. Tamim Iqbal, 37, will lead the 11-member ad-hoc committee, comprising former Bangladesh captain Monim Islam Abiden and ex-cricketer and TV commentator Atheer Ali Khan.
Meanwhile, in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Peshawar Zalmi team won the toss and elected to bowl against Hyderabad Kings in their 15th match. A controversy erupted in a local ground during a match, with players from two teams disagreeing over a run-out decision. The series features 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is.
In a separate incident, Pakistani hockey player Hina Shahid revealed that players were only given a $40 daily allowance during the World Cup qualifier, which is approximately 11,000 Pakistani rupees. This sparked controversy, with players questioning the meager allowance.
Former captain Muhammad Yousaf praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in establishing a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US. In another incident, fast bowler Mir Hamza Sajjad, who was injured after being hit by a ball, rejoined Islamabad United’s squad. The team had suspended his practice sessions until he recovered.
In a surprise move, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans released opening batsman Sahibzada Farhan and batting coach Sahibzad Mazhar for a few days. Australian cricketer David Warner has been charged with reckless driving after allegedly drinking and driving.
In cricket news, the Sri Lankan cricket board has made fitness tests mandatory for its cricketers before they participate in the league. In a statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that ceasefire violations were affecting the spirit of peace.
US President Donald Trump said that talks with Iran would begin soon, but it’s possible that Iran might not participate due to security reasons. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had a phone call with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.
The global oil market is seeing a downward trend, with the price of crude oil decreasing by 21% in the last month, according to the London-based international market.
The Islamabad administration has announced a public holiday on April 9 and 10. In a related incident, the wife of Indian actor Poonam Kalyan, who is also the deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, said that her son Mark Shankar, who died in a fire in Singapore last year, was a minor at the time.
