Dhaka: Alex Marshall, recently appointed as a consultant to supervise the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) anti-corruption activities, has arrived in Dhaka today. Marshall, who served as the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) general manager until September of the previous year, has been contracted for a year to support and enhance the BCB’s initiatives against corruption within the sport.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the decision to bring Marshall on board was finalized during the last board meeting held on August 10. Announcing the outcome of the meeting, BCB Media Committee Chairman Iftikhar Rahman Mithu expressed the board’s intent to strengthen their anti-corruption unit. He highlighted Marshall’s previous experience with the ICC as a key factor in his appointment, emphasizing the need for bolstering the BCB’s ACU activities.
Mithu further mentioned that the ICC’s integrity unit will continue to monitor the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) alongside Marshall’s efforts. The appointment is part of the BCB’s ongoing commitment to maintain the integrity of cricket in Bangladesh.