BCB Committee Recommends Fines for Litton Das and Mahedi Hasan

The disciplinary committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has recommended financial penalties for T20 captain Litton Das and off-spinner Mahedi Hasan following breaches of the board’s code of conduct.

The decision was confirmed by BCB Director and disciplinary committee member Sirajuddin Mohammad Alamgir to Prothom Alo. The recommendations follow separate hearings conducted by the panel to address distinct disciplinary infractions committed by both national team players.

The charges against Litton stem from an unauthorized overseas trip to China. The wicketkeeper-batter sustained an injury during the home One Day International series against Australia last month, which subsequently sidelined him from the T20I series against Australia as well as the lone Test match during Bangladesh’s tour of Zimbabwe. Although Litton travelled with the squad to Zimbabwe for the ODI leg, he did not feature in any matches and returned home to continue his recovery. He then departed for China without notifying or securing formal clearance from the BCB, a move deemed a violation of protocol whilst undergoing official rehabilitation.

Mahedi’s breach, on the other hand, relates to public statements expressing discontent with team management decisions. During the final T20I against Australia in Chittagong, the spinner aired his frustration to the media regarding his exclusion from the playing eleven. Following his return from Zimbabwe, Mahedi appeared before the disciplinary committee on Wednesday evening to address the matter.

Confirming the outcomes, Sirajuddin stated that both players acknowledged their errors during their respective hearings. He emphasized that because the internal code of conduct was breached, financial penalties remain necessary to uphold institutional standards. Whilst the exact monetary figures have not been publicly disclosed, Sirajuddin revealed that a higher fine has been proposed for Mahedi than for Litton.

The recommendations now await formal board approval before taking effect. Reiterating the administration’s policy, Sirajuddin stressed that accountability applies universally across Bangladesh cricket, extending equally to players, coaching staff, board officials, and directors.