Simmons Tells Bangladesh Players to Avoid Social Media After Airport Abuse

Overview

• Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons urged national players to stay off social media ahead of the ODI series against West Indies on October 18 at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
• Simmons condemned racist abuse directed at wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali, calling the attacks disgusting.
• Players were booed and abused at Dhaka airport on their return from the UAE, with footage showing Taskin Ahmed and his family targeted.
• Batter Mohammad Naim posted a plea for love, not hatred, after the confrontations with supporters.
• The Bangladesh Cricket Board has not announced formal social-media restrictions, though team management has expressed concern about the platforms’ impact on player wellbeing.