Nasum Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan and Rangana Herath (Source: AFP Photos)
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) faced a humiliating accusation recently, with allegations of cheque fraud that severely damaged its reputation in global cricket.
Nasum Ahmed, who plays for Sylhet Titans in BPL, claimed that the cheques Sylhet gave them have bounced multiple times, which resulted in him not getting the money which should have been rightfully given to him.
Sylhet Titans have finally broken the silence on this sensitive issue, as Nasum Ahmed’s serious allegations have finally received a response from the alleged BPL team.
Sylhet Titans Shut Down Nasum Ahmed's Cheque Fraud Allegations
Sylhet Titans broke the silence on Nasum Ahmed’s cheque scam claims, saying they were nothing but rubbish. As reported by Bangladesh's reputed media outlet BDCrictime, the BPL team stated that Nasum’s dues have been paid in full, and he received the money in cash.
However, Sylhet Titans have also revealed that the cheques Nasum got have not been returned to them.
"Sylhet explained that the payment was made in cash at Nasum’s own request. He had reportedly asked the franchise not to process the payment through the bank," a BDCrictime report read.
"As a safety measure, a cheque had been issued at the start of the tournament, which players were expected to return after receiving their payments. The franchise says Nasum has not done that yet," it added.
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Who Is Nasum Ahmed?
Nasum Ahmed is a well-known bowling all-rounder from Bangladesh, who has been playing for the country since March 2021. The slow-arm spinner has been primarily considered as Bangladesh’s white-ball specialist, as he is yet to play a single Test match.
Since making his international debut against New Zealand, Nasum has played 20 ODIs and 49 T20Is for Bangladesh. He has been very clinical with the ball, with 49 wickets in the shortest format of the game, that too at an economy rate of 7.09, speaking volumes.
When it comes to ODIs, Nasum has maintained a solid economy rate of 4.34, with 21 wickets under his belt in the 50-over format.
His last T20I appearance for Bangladesh came in November 2025. It was a T20I match against Ireland, and there, Nasum returned ordinary figures of 0/31 off his four overs.
How Did Nasum Ahmed Fare in BPL 25/26?
Nasum Ahmed was exceptionally well in BPL 25/26 while playing for Sylhet Titans. There, Nasum took 18 wickets in 12 matches, becoming the second-highest wicket-taker in the season.
Nasum had a bowling average of 15.28 and an impressive economy rate of 5.98 in BPL 25/26. No wonder he was one of the standout players of the season, although Sylhet failed to reach the final after being defeated by Rajshahi Warriors in Qualifier 2.
Overall, Nasum has played for four BPL teams, and has taken 66 wickets in 74 matches over the years since making his debut there in 2019/20 season.
