BCB 'refutes' allegations of physical abuse against Nigar Sultana
Jahanara Alam, who has not played international cricket since December 2024, claimed that the Bangladesh women's captain "beats up" her team-mates
ESPNcricinfo staff
05-Nov-2025 • 5 hrs ago
Nigar Sultana has come under fire from her former team-mate Jahanara Alam • ICC/Getty Images
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said it "strongly refutes" allegations of physical abuse made by fast bowler Jahanara Alam against the current national women's team captain Nigar Sultana.
Alam, who has not played international cricket since December 2024, claimed that Sultana "beat up" her team-mates in an interview with Bangladesh newspaper Kaler Kantho.
"The BCB categorically and strongly refutes these allegations, which are baseless, fabricated and devoid of any truth," the board said in a statement. "The Board finds it unfortunate that such derogatory and scandalous claims have been made at a time when the Bangladesh Women's Team is showing commendable progress and unity on the international stage.
"The Board believes that the timing and nature of these comments are deliberate, ill-intentioned and seemingly aimed at undermining the spirit and confidence of a team that continues to represent the country with pride. It is deeply disappointing that an individual who currently has no involvement or relevance in the plans of Bangladesh cricket has chosen to make such misleading statements in public."
"The BCB wishes to make it clear that it has complete trust and confidence in the Women's National Team's leadership, players and management. The Board has found no evidence to support any of the claims made and stands firmly behind the team and its personnel."
Bangladesh had finished seventh out of eight teams in the recent Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Their only victory came against Pakistan but they ran England, South Africa and Sri Lanka close.