BCB Suspends and Moves to Terminate Hathurusingha

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended and initiated the termination of head coach Chandika Hathurusingha following allegations of misconduct, including physically assaulting a player during last year's ODI World Cup in India and violating his contract by taking excessive leave. The suspension will last 48 hours, after which his termination will be formalized. Former West Indies cricketer Phil Simmons has been appointed as the interim head coach and will lead the team until the ICC Champions Trophy next year. Under Hathurusingha, Bangladesh achieved a historic Test series win against Pakistan but faced significant defeats in subsequent matches against India. Reports suggest the player involved in the assault was uncomfortable with the incident being publicized.