Cricket was also not spared from the fire of riots, houses of these cricketers were attacked in Bangladesh and burnt to ashes

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The violence in Bangladesh has taken a terrible form and even cricket has not been spared from its clutches. There are reports of many cricketers' houses being destroyed in the fire of riots. The protesters have burnt their houses.

Protesters set fire to the houses of cricketers (Photo: X)


The fire of riots in Bangladesh has taken a horrific form. The violence of the protesters is not stopping. From the road to the PM's residence, everything is under their control. The effect of the violence caused by the protesters is clearly visible everywhere. And, now cricket has also not been spared from being scorched in this fire of riots. According to the news coming on social media, the protesters have burnt down the houses of many famous cricketers of Bangladesh. Due to the violence spread in the country, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has also been forced to change the plan of the cricket series.

The effect of the riots on cricket

Bangladesh Cricket Board has issued a statement on 5 August saying that they will make changes in their A-team's tour of Pakistan. They have been forced to take this decision in view of the internal situation of their country. Bangladesh's A team was to leave for Pakistan on 6 August. On this tour, they were to play 2 four-day matches and 3 ODI series against Pakistan's A team i.e. Shaheens.

Protesters burnt down the houses of these Bangladeshi cricketers

The worst news for Bangladesh cricket was the burning down of the houses of its players. According to reports on social media, protesters attacked the houses of former Bangladesh cricketer Mashrafe Mortaza and wicketkeeper-batsman Liton Das and set them on fire. However, we have not officially confirmed these reports.


 

ICC is also keeping an eye on the situation in Bangladesh

On one hand, there were reports of Bangladeshi cricketers' houses being burnt down in the fire of riots. On the other hand, it was seen having a strong impact on cricket as well. Women's T20 World Cup is to be played in Bangladesh, for which ICC is constantly monitoring the situation there. If the situation does not improve, the tournament can be shifted to India or UAE.