Jalal Yunus resigned from his position as director of Bangladesh Cricket Board

In a significant development within Bangladesh cricket, Jalal Yunus has resigned from his positions as a director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and chairman of the cricket operations committee. The move comes following a request from the National Sports Council, which oversees 41 different sports bodies in Bangladesh. Yunus, a former Bangladesh pacer and a key sports organizer since the late 1990s, had held a prominent role in the BCB since 2009, eventually becoming the head of cricket operations in 2021.

Jalal Yunus, who played professional cricket in the 1980s, emphasized that his resignation was motivated by the greater good of Bangladesh cricket. “I have resigned for the greater interest of cricket. I am all for cricket running properly and correctly. I am alright with their intention to replace me as per the constitution. I don’t want to be a stumbling block for cricket’s progress,” Yunus told ESPNcricinfo.

Yunus’ resignation comes at a critical juncture, with Bangladesh set to face Pakistan in a two-match Test series starting on August 21. The first Test will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with the second Test scheduled from August 30 to September 3.

As Bangladesh prepares for this important series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already announced its playing eleven for the first Test. The team includes prominent pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, and Mohammad Ali. Bangladesh, however, has yet to reveal its lineup for the opening match.

Yunus’ departure leaves a void in the BCB’s leadership at a time when the cricketing world is closely watching Bangladesh’s performance. His decision to step down underscores his commitment to the growth and smooth functioning of cricket in the country, even if it means making personal sacrifices. As the team gears up for the series against Pakistan, the focus now shifts to how the BCB will navigate this transition and who will step into Yunus’ role to guide Bangladesh cricket forward.

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