Bangladesh Cricket Board launches independent probe into BPL match-fixing allegations
The newly established committee will be led by former Appellate Division Justice Mirza Hussain Haider, ensuring a high level of judicial oversight.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken a major step in addressing match-fixing concerns in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) by forming an independent three-member investigative committee. T
This move comes amid growing suspicions and increasing media scrutiny over the integrity of the tournament.
The newly established committee will be led by former Appellate Division Justice Mirza Hussain Haider, ensuring a high level of judicial oversight.
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Other members include former cricketer and ex-head of BCB's Game Development, Shakil Kasem, who brings firsthand cricketing experience, and international legal expert Dr Khaled H. Chowdhury, adding a global perspective to the probe.
While the 2025 BPL season has been praised for its improved matches, high-scoring encounters, and large crowds, concerns over delayed player payments and potential corruption have cast a shadow over the competition. The ACU has reportedly flagged around 10-12 local players, alongside several foreign cricketers, for possible involvement in match-fixing. Some of these names have already surfaced in media reports, intensifying public and official interest in the investigation.
A few days ago, Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan reassured the media that the government would provide full support to the BCB's efforts to maintain cricket's integrity. His statement hinted at the formation of an independent investigative body, which has now officially been confirmed.
With this committee in place, the BCB aims to conduct a thorough and impartial inquiry to safeguard the credibility of Bangladesh cricket and ensure fair play in its premier T20 tournament.
