SPORTS REPORTER

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ad hoc committee decided to invite nominations for 192 councillors from various associations, clubs, and organisations for the upcoming elections, with a deadline set for May 16.

The decision was taken during the fourth meeting of the BCB ad hoc committee, held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.

“… the names of 192 councillors will be invited under three categories, pursuant to Article 12.7 of the BCB Constitution,” a press release said.

In the last BCB elections, held on October 6 last year, a total of 192 councillors from three different categories were enlisted in the final voters’ list. Among them, 71 were from regional and district cricket associations, 76 from the club category, and 55 from other organisations.

However, that election was marred by controversies, leading to an investigation into alleged irregularities. Following the probe, the National Sports Council (NSC) dissolved the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led board on April 7, subsequently appointing an 11-member ad hoc committee headed by Tamim Iqbal.

Additionally, the board will form a committee to assess applicants for 64 district coach positions through theoretical and practical tests. It also approved a three-month contract extension for match referees and umpires whose terms ended on April 30.