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Jyoti’s decision not to shake hands with India captain: BCB

Published : Saturday, 12 September, 2026 at 8:21 PM

Observer Online Report

Bangladesh women’s cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Jyoti’s decision not to shake hands with her Indian counterpart in recent matches was entirely her own, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) women’s wing chairman Rafiqul Islam Babu said on Saturday (September 12).

Speaking to reporters at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Babu said the BCB was not involved in the decision and stressed that sports should promote friendship and unity among nations.

“Of course, it was entirely her own decision. We believe sports unite the world. If sports created divisions, Iran would never play in the United States,” he said.

“We want friendly relations with all countries. It is not just about India; we want this relationship with everyone. What she did was entirely her personal decision, and we know nothing about it,” Babu added.

The issue has drawn considerable attention, particularly after Bangladesh’s defeat to India in the recent Asia Cup semi-final, where Jyoti again did not shake hands with the Indian captain.

Babu also said the BCB would review the women’s team’s captaincy and coaching setup after the upcoming Asian Games.

“We will see how they perform in the Asian Games. We hope they do well. Then we will decide what needs to be done,” he said, adding that Bangladesh also have upcoming tours of Australia and New Zealand.

Asked about several complaints against Jyoti and her recent poor form, Babu said the board had already discussed the matter with its president and other officials.

“We will look into the allegations and take necessary action if required,” he said.

However, Babu made it clear that a good performance at the Asian Games would not automatically guarantee Jyoti’s continuation as captain.

“There are many gaps in our team. We have not been able to beat the big teams. We played well in the World Cup too, but lost because of small mistakes. We are working on how to make the team stronger and better,” he said.

-AAH

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