Archive · 2 Aug 2025
BCB Addresses Mirpur Wicket Concerns, Denies Pitch Directives
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) says it didn't tell anyone to make the cricket pitch slow.
After winning a series against Pakistan, people complained about the Mirpur pitch, saying it helped the home team too much.
The BCB admits the pitch isn't good enough and wants to make it better.
They're thinking about changing the soil or how they make the pitch.
The president of the BCB also mentioned the black soil making it hard to see the ball.
They hope for a better pitch soon.
BCB denies instructing low and slow wickets at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.
BCB admits the Mirpur pitch condition is not up to standard.
Bangladesh recently won a series against Pakistan, despite criticism of the pitch.
Nazmul Abedin stated the board aims for a better, bouncier wicket.
BCB is considering changes to the pitch preparation process, including soil replacement.
- Who
- Nazmul Abedin (BCB's cricket operations chairman)
- What
- BCB addresses issues with the Mirpur cricket pitch.
- When
- August 02, 2025
- Where
- Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh
- Why
- To clarify the board's stance on pitch conditions after criticism.
Critics' Viewpoint
BCB's Viewpoint
Pitch Preparation
Critics' Viewpoint
Pitch favored Bangladesh
BCB's Viewpoint
BCB denies directing the preparation of a particular type of pitch.
- Venue
- Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium
- Location
- Bangladesh
- BCB's Stance
- Did not instruct low and slow pitch
- Pitch Issue
- Not up to standard
- Soil
- Black Soil