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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNEW DELHI: Bangladesh cricket is going through a chaotic phase, where off-field drama seems to matter more than the actual game. Former cricketer Aftab Ahmed, as quoted by Bangladeshi outlet The Daily Star, openly criticised the situation, saying, \u201cBangladesh\u2019s biggest circus is the cricket board, and the ones around it,\u201d reflecting frustration shared by many fans. Issues like mismanagement, payment disputes, and constant controversies have kept cricket<\/a> in the news even when no matches are being played. <\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n Pathum Nissanka reveals KL Rahul\u2019s advice, opens up on powerplay plan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Aftab also pointed out how deeply these issues have entered public awareness. He compared it with his experience in the USA, saying, \u201cI have been living in the USA for the past three years, but I still don\u2019t know where the cricket board is located. Despite working with cricket almost every day, I don\u2019t even know the [USA cricket] board\u2019s location, let alone its members.\u201cYou could say it is my failure that I don\u2019t know. But people in Bangladesh don\u2019t have that failure. Do you know why? Because even if you do not know, you will be informed by the media. Even if you do not want to know, they will make sure you do, through constant amplification,\u201d Aftab added.\u201cCricket doesn\u2019t exist anymore; the circus does. I request you all to witness the circus.\u201d<\/p>\n The situation escalated when the National Sports Council dissolved the existing cricket board led by Aminul Islam Bulbul, citing irregularities in the 2025 elections. Though such action is within its authority, the timing and follow-up decisions raised questions. A new 11-member ad hoc committee has been formed, headed by former captain Tamim Iqbal<\/a>, who had earlier avoided elections due to \u201cpolitical interference and conspiracies\u201d.Several committee members reportedly have links to political figures, adding to concerns about outside influence in cricket administration. <\/p>\n Poll<\/p>\n Are you willing to buy a ticket for a match amidst the controversy?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This has made the situation even more dramatic, prompting Aftab to sarcastically remark: \u201cEven if you buy a ticket worth Tk 2,000, it will not go in vain considering the type of circus going on in the cricket board.\u201d<\/div>\n\nDrama around the cricket board<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n