BCB Reviews Nigar Sultana's Captaincy After Handshake Incident

Nigar Sultana, the captain of the Bangladesh women's cricket team, chose not to shake hands with India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur during the toss of the Women's Asia Cup semi-final, which resulted in a 40-run loss for Bangladesh. This incident prompted the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to distance itself from her actions, clarifying that her decision was personal and not sanctioned by the board.

Rafiqul Islam Babu, chairman of the BCB women's committee, emphasized the board's commitment to fostering friendly relations with all cricketing nations and stated that Nigar's actions did not reflect a broader policy against handshakes. The context of her decision was noted against the backdrop of recent tensions in cricket between India and Pakistan.

Following the incident, the BCB announced that Nigar's captaincy would be reviewed after the Asian Games, particularly in light of complaints regarding her conduct. Babu indicated that the evaluation would focus on the team's performance and the complaints received, rather than solely on the handshake controversy.