Faruque Ahmed Elected BCB President as Nazmul Hassan Resigns

Faruque Ahmed Elected BCB President as Nazmul Hassan Resigns

Faruque Ahmed Elected BCB President as Nazmul Hassan Resigns

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Faruque Ahmed has been elected as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following the resignation of Nazmul Hassan during a board meeting in Dhaka on Wednesday.

Hassan, who had served as BCB president since 2013, stepped down from his position citing personal reasons. He expressed his gratitude to the board members and the cricket community for their support during his tenure.

Ahmed, a former national cricketer and BCB director, was unanimously elected as Hassan’s successor. He has been involved in cricket administration for over a decade and is widely respected within the cricketing fraternity.

In his acceptance speech, Ahmed outlined his vision for Bangladesh cricket, emphasizing the importance of player development, infrastructure improvement, and international competitiveness. He pledged to work closely with the board members, players, and stakeholders to take Bangladesh cricket to new heights.

Ahmed’s election comes at a crucial time for Bangladesh cricket. The team is currently ranked seventh in the ICC Test rankings and eighth in the ODI rankings. Ahmed will be tasked with guiding the team to greater success on the international stage.

The BCB is also facing challenges in terms of infrastructure and player development. Ahmed has promised to address these issues by investing in new facilities and implementing comprehensive player development programs.

The election of Faruque Ahmed as BCB president is a significant development for Bangladesh cricket. His experience and leadership will be invaluable as the team looks to build on its recent successes and achieve even greater heights in the future.