Faruque Ahmed

Faruque welcomes constructive criticism amid ongoing controversies

“I welcome constructive criticism and I’ve admitted my mistakes. But sometimes it goes overboard and becomes unnecessary. That distracts from our main goals,” Faruque told reporters on Saturday following the prize distribution ceremony of the Third Division Qualifying League in Mirpur.

BCB issues clarification on withdrawal of Tk 250 crores

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday issued a clarification on some financial transactions done since the change in leadership, claiming these transactions were done to ‘strengthen’ the safety of BCB’s funds to safeguard the organisation from ‘vested quarters’.

Broadcast difficulties, abysmal on-field display: Is BCB picking up on the warning signs?

Exasperated sighs, brooding stares, and hands on hips were perhaps the common responses as people tuned into the state-run BTV channel late afternoon on Sunday.

BCB facing ‘tough time’, says Faruque after media rights go unsold

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said they are going through a ‘tough time’ after failing to sell media rights for the Bangladesh-Zimbabwe Test series and thanked the BTV for stepping in to telecast the first Test in Sylhet starting tomorrow.

Stumped by the system

Every year, the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) begins with unwavering commitments from authorities to make it even more competitive than the previous years.

Faruque rejects ‘next World Cup’ focus in long-term planning, reveals new T20 captain criteria

Faruque’s comments indicate that Liton Das, who previously captained Bangladesh in three T20I matches against the West Indies, could be a frontrunner for the T20 captaincy role.

Interview / ‘Retirement call should come from seniors’ end’

BCB president Faruque Ahmed spoke on diplomatic ties with cricket boards and BCB’s stance on senior players after Bangladesh’s group-stage exit.

BCB can’t take responsibility of Afridi’s payment: Faruque

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said the board can’t take responsibility for the alleged non-payment of Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi.

BCB lacking clarity in decision-making

The decision-making process, in particular, as well as the outcomes, often relating to simple issues, are commonly shrouded in mystery, most of it done unnecessarily.

May 3, 2025
May 3, 2025

Faruque welcomes constructive criticism amid ongoing controversies

“I welcome constructive criticism and I’ve admitted my mistakes. But sometimes it goes overboard and becomes unnecessary. That distracts from our main goals,” Faruque told reporters on Saturday following the prize distribution ceremony of the Third Division Qualifying League in Mirpur.

April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025

BCB issues clarification on withdrawal of Tk 250 crores

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday issued a clarification on some financial transactions done since the change in leadership, claiming these transactions were done to ‘strengthen’ the safety of BCB’s funds to safeguard the organisation from ‘vested quarters’.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Broadcast difficulties, abysmal on-field display: Is BCB picking up on the warning signs?

Exasperated sighs, brooding stares, and hands on hips were perhaps the common responses as people tuned into the state-run BTV channel late afternoon on Sunday.

April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

BCB facing ‘tough time’, says Faruque after media rights go unsold

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said they are going through a ‘tough time’ after failing to sell media rights for the Bangladesh-Zimbabwe Test series and thanked the BTV for stepping in to telecast the first Test in Sylhet starting tomorrow.

April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025

Stumped by the system

Every year, the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) begins with unwavering commitments from authorities to make it even more competitive than the previous years.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

Faruque rejects ‘next World Cup’ focus in long-term planning, reveals new T20 captain criteria

Faruque’s comments indicate that Liton Das, who previously captained Bangladesh in three T20I matches against the West Indies, could be a frontrunner for the T20 captaincy role.

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

‘Retirement call should come from seniors’ end’

BCB president Faruque Ahmed spoke on diplomatic ties with cricket boards and BCB’s stance on senior players after Bangladesh’s group-stage exit.

March 5, 2025
March 5, 2025

BCB can’t take responsibility of Afridi’s payment: Faruque

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said the board can’t take responsibility for the alleged non-payment of Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi.

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

BCB lacking clarity in decision-making

The decision-making process, in particular, as well as the outcomes, often relating to simple issues, are commonly shrouded in mystery, most of it done unnecessarily.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

No black and white in BPL, only grey areas

After quite a bit of dawdling, the BCB president remarked yesterday that they are communicating with the franchises so that players receive their payments.