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.