Bangladesh cricket in a mess: On and off the field

Bangladesh cricket finds itself in a state of disarray, marked by dismal performances on the field and a growing list of off-field controversies. The chaos is not confined to the players' performance. Administrative missteps, questionable decision-making by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), and ongoing internal conflicts have only deepened the crisis. Allegations of mismanagement and a lack of clear direction continue to haunt the country's cricket.

What lies at the heart of this turmoil? This episode of The Daily Star's podcast Pitch Perfect takes a deep dive into the unfolding crisis and tries to shed light on the root causes of the dysfunction and explore what it would take to bring Bangladesh cricket back from the brink.