The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said it "strongly refutes" allegations of physical abuse made by fast bowler Jahanara Alam against the current national women's team captain Nigar Sultana .

Alam, who has not played international cricket since December 2024, claimed that Sultana "beat up" her team-mates in an interview with Bangladesh newspaper Kaler Kantho .

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

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

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