The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ‘strongly refuted’ allegations of physical abuse made by fast bowler Jahanara Alam against the women’s team captain Nigar Sultana.

Alam, 32, who hasn’t made an international appearance since December 2024, had claimed that Sultana had beaten up her teammates during an interview with Bangladesh newspaper Kaler Kantho, according to ESPNcricinfo.

“The BCB categorically and strongly refutes these allegations, which are baseless, fabricated and devoid of any truth. 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,” BCB said in a statement.

“The Board believes that the timing and nature of these comments are

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