BCB chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain unlikely to extend tenure

Bangladesh Cricket Board's chief Selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain is unlikely to continue after completing his two-year tenure, scheduled to end on February 28.

A BCB official confirmed to Cricbuzz on Monday that Ashraf, who replaced Minhajul Abedin as chief selector in February 2024, has already sent a letter to the board citing his unavailability.

When contacted, Ashraf confirmed the development to this website.

"I had sent the letter on 5th of February as I felt I should inform the board. Usually, these types of positions are renewed most of the time, depending on performance. But the truth is, I won't be able to continue," Ashraf told Cricbuzz on Monday.

"From next January, I will be completely occupied with personal matters and family commitments. Essentially, I am only available until December. Within that time, I'll be out of the country for five or six weeks, likely heading to America. So even this year, I'm not available to the Board in that capacity. I've informed the Board about these constraints in case they are considering me," he reasoned.

Ashraf added that while he is open to discussions if the BCB were keen to retain his services despite these hassles, he does not want to part ways on a sour note.

"If the Board is still interested despite these hurdles, we can talk. Otherwise, I am ready to step down on the 28th of February. That was the gist of my message (letter)," he said.

"My message is that I'd rather leave a contractual role happily. There's so much constant hassle involved, and I just don't want to be part of it anymore, that's it. I don't want to leave the BCB on a sour note or after a disagreement," he added.