Protesting alleged government interference and irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, 38 cricket clubs from three major divisions of the country have announced a boycott of all domestic cricket competitions.

Less than 48 hours before the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) board of directors’ election, several Dhaka-based clubs demanded the cancellation of the October 6 polls, terming them “controversial” and warning of a possible boycott of domestic leagues.