Overview
- Jahanara Alam told Kaler Kantha that captain Nigar Sultana “beats up” juniors, alleging slaps during the recent World Cup and on a prior tour to Dubai.
- The Bangladesh Cricket Board issued a press release rejecting the accusations as baseless and fabricated, describing the remarks as deliberate and ill-intentioned.
- Alam last played for Bangladesh in December 2024 after a career spanning 52 ODIs and 83 T20Is, and she was subsequently dropped.
- In January 2025 the board said Alam requested a mental-health break and removal from central contracts, and she is now based in Sydney.
- Bangladesh finished seventh at the eight-team Women’s World Cup under Sultana’s captaincy, recording their only win against Pakistan.