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BCB Denies Jahanara Alam’s Claim That Captain Nigar Sultana Assaulted Junior Players

No independent investigation or formal complaint has been reported after an interview alleged slapping incidents involving the Bangladesh women’s captain.

Overview

  • Former pacer Jahanara Alam told Kaler Kantho that Nigar Sultana repeatedly hit junior teammates, citing a Dubai tour incident and claims relayed from the recent Women’s World Cup.
  • The Bangladesh Cricket Board issued a statement calling the allegations baseless and fabricated, saying it found no evidence and expressing full confidence in the team’s leadership and management.
  • Reports noted that Nigar Sultana had not publicly responded to the accusations at the time of publication.
  • Alam has been out of the national setup after requesting a mental‑health break and removal from central contracts earlier this year, and she is currently based in Sydney.
  • The claims surfaced soon after Bangladesh finished seventh at the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, where the team recorded a single win over Pakistan.