Nigar Sultana Slams Assault Allegations : Am I Harmanpreet?” Nigar Sultana Breaks Silence on Assault Allegations
Bangladesh women’s cricket captain Nigar Sultana has firmly denied the recent allegations claiming she physically assaulted junior players during a training session. The controversy erupted after rumours circulated on social media suggesting that the skipper had slapped a few young team members -a claim she has now publicly dismissed.
Nigar Sultana Responds: “Why Would I Hit Anyone?”
Speaking to the media, Nigar expressed surprise over the accusations and questioned the logic behind them.
She clarified that the team follows a professional culture, and physical aggression has no place in their setup.
“Why would I hit my own teammates? There is no truth in these claims,” she stated, calling the rumours “completely baseless.”
A Sharp Dig: “Am I Harmanpreet?”
While addressing the accusations, Nigar Sultana made a remark that immediately grabbed attention within the cricket community.
“Am I Harmanpreet?”This was seen as a reference to India captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s controversial behaviour during a previous match, where her aggressive reactions and stump-hitting incident drew wide criticism.
Nigar’s statement appeared to highlight that she has no history of on-field aggression or misconduct.
Team Environment Not Toxic, Says Nigar: The Bangladesh captain further clarified that the women’s team environment is supportive and disciplined, and that misleading narratives are being pushed from outside.
She emphasized that false allegations only distract the team from preparing for upcoming tournaments.
“We are focused on cricket. These cooked-up stories are unnecessary,” she added.
BCB Yet to Release an Official Statement:
While the Bangladesh Cricket Board has not issued a detailed comment on the matter, sources close to the board suggest that internal checks found no evidence supporting the assault claims.
The board is expected to release a clarification soon to prevent the issue from escalating further.
Social Media Reaction:
The captain’s “Am I Harmanpreet?” remark triggered wide discussion online, with fans from both India and Bangladesh sharing mixed reactions.
Some praised her confidence, while others felt the comment could spark unnecessary rivalry
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