Fahim surprise enlivens elections
There is not much excitement about the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB's) upcoming elections, set to be held on October 6, but veteran coach Nazmul Abedeen Fahim created a buzz at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium yesterday after collecting nomination papers and announcing that he would contest the lone director's post in category three against former national captain Khaled Mahmud.
" I was a BCB councillor twice in the past when I was in BKSP. I had the opportunity to contest the elections but sacrificed for others. I think I have gained enough knowledge after serving the game in different capacities, whether it is on expanding the game or human resources, and I firmly believe I will be able to contribute to the improvement of the game and float new ideas," Fahim told reporters on the last day of collection for nomination papers.
However, he conceded that Mahmud was the favourite candidate, adding that it was good that capable individuals were coming forward to work for cricket.
"I had previously contested against Lipu bhai (Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu) in my first election. Fahim bhai is my coach and he has worked under me in the game development committee. I wish him all the best and I hope the voters will assess the work I have done and consider that," Mahmud said.
BCB president Nazmul Hassan collected his nomination form from category 2 yesterday as councillor of Abahani Limited.
The last date to submit nomination papers is September 30.
A total of 12 directors will be elected from category 1 from among Dhaka League Clubs. In category two, 10 directors will be elected by the district sports associations. The two other directors will be nominated by the National Sports Council.
In category three -- which Fahim and Mahmud will contest -- there will be one post for a director to be elected with votes from 43 councillors from university, education board, government agencies and former captains and cricketers.
The 25 new directors will run Bangladesh cricket for the next four years.
Source: www.thedailystar.net
