Ismail Haider Mallik

Ismail Haider Mallik is a former influential director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) known for his candid remarks on corruption in domestic cricket. In a 2018 interview, he highlighted the pervasive issue of match-fixing and biased umpiring within the 56 clubs operating under the BCB, suggesting that these practices had become a cancer in the sport. His comments have drawn attention to the systemic problems within cricket governance in Bangladesh and have made him a notable figure in discussions about reforming cricket administration.