Nigar Sultana’s handshake snub to Harmanpreet backfires as BCB distances itself, reviews captaincy

Arre waah—what a dramatic toss moment! 💃 Let me share this one, friends, because it’s got everything: controversy, politics, and a captain’s career hanging in the balance.

Handshake Snub Backfires on Nigar Sultana

Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana’s refusal to shake hands with Harmanpreet Kaur before the Women’s Asia Cup semifinal has landed her in hot water—except the fire is now burning her own board. 🙌

Right before India’s comfortable 40-run win over Bangladesh, Nigar skipped the traditional toss handshake with HPK. Given the recent India–Pakistan handshake tensions, the move stood out. But here’s the twist: the BCB is distancing itself fast.

BCB Draws a Line

Rafiqul Islam Babu, chairman of the BCB women’s committee, made crystal clear that this was Nigar’s personal call, not a board policy:

"Of course, it was her own decision not to shake hands with Harmanpreet. We believe sports bring the world together... whatever she did was entirely her personal decision."

So no, this isn’t a Bangladesh-wide no-handshake stance like the men’s fixtures. Just one captain’s solo gesture.

Captaincy Under Review

Now the real question—who leads Bangladesh next? Babu revealed complaints have also been lodged against Nigar over alleged misconduct. The board’s verdict?

"First, we will see how the team performs at the Asian Games, then decide what needs to be done."

So her future hangs on performance at the Asian Games + those complaints, not just this toss moment.

On the Field: India Through

Chasing just 150, Bangladesh were bowled out and crashed to the 40-run defeat, ending their campaign and sending India into the final.

Babu admitted the team still struggles vs bigger sides despite progress: "We played well in the World Cup too but lost because of small mistakes."

A rough week for Bangladesh cricket. What do you all think—was this a principled stand or a poor call? 🤔🏏

Source: Times of India