The Bangladesh Cricket Board has appointed Alex Marshall, the former head of the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit, as a consultant for one year to strengthen its anti-corruption efforts. This decision comes in response to numerous corruption complaints and aims to enhance vigilance and training within the BCB's ACU.
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