The highly anticipated Celebrity Cricket League, initially designed to uplift the spirits of the Bangladesh cricket team ahead of the upcoming World Cup, took an unforeseen turn as a violent altercation unfolded during a match, resulting in six celebrities being hospitalized with various injuries.
The incident transpired during a group cricket match featuring filmmakers Mostafa Kamal Raz and Dipankar Dipon, where skirmishes broke out. Despite attempts to restore order, tensions escalated after the September 29th match, leading to intense confrontations involving players from both teams. Following the post-match chaos, actress Raj Ripa levelled serious allegations of physical assault against Mostafa Kamal Raz and actor Sariful Razz.
The gravity of the clashes became evident as the injured players were swiftly transported to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation in the capital. Joy Chowdhury, a member of Dipankar Dipon's team, revealed that Raz had also issued threats to actor Manoj Pramanik. Dipankar Dipon and organizers promised an official statement, but Mostafa Kamal Raz's team left without addressing the allegations.
Let us watch the video;
Celebrity Cricket League has turned into WWE Royal Rumble. 😂
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) September 30, 2023
- 6 people got injured
- Tournament got cancelled before semis
30+ year old male & female adults fighting over boundary & out decision in a ‘friendly’ tournament. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/FOAxEI00rz
Hilarious scenes in Celebrity Cricket League. 😂
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) September 30, 2023
A celebrity crying because an umpire didn’t give a boundary which was clearly a four.
Two teams fought badly, 6 people injured in hospital and the tournament is now cancelled!!! pic.twitter.com/brEYCKzIw3
The entire tournament was cancelled
In the match, Mostafa Kamal Raz's team secured victory by posting an impressive total of 119 runs in six overs. On the other hand, Dipankar Dipon's team fell short with only 112 runs, resulting in a 7-run deficit. The Celebrity Cricket League, with Bangladesh's entertainment stars, started on September 28th and concludes today at Mirpur Stadium.
The event includes male and female celebrities divided into eight teams. Led by figures like Giasuddin Selim, Salahuddin Lavlu and Shihab Shaheen. The league aimed to support Bangladesh's cricket team for the ODI World Cup but encountered challenges like altercations and accusations. Initially a unifying event for celebrity support, it transformed into a platform for unforeseen drama on/off the field. This incident has also sparked disappointment in the minds of fans. The fans were eagerly waiting to watch their favourite celebrities in action.
Let us look at how Twitter has reacted to this;
🤣🤣🤣 Bangladesh cricket's classic continue
— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariIND) September 30, 2023
Cricket is an emotion in other country but it's like a war in Bangladesh 😂
— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) September 30, 2023
Thank God, Shakib is in India not there!
— Ajitdeep (@CHAIHOLIC_) September 30, 2023
Love the passion though
— Usman 🇵🇰 (@NooRunnn) September 30, 2023
When you Take Cricket Too Seriously 😂
— Pandu Raj (@CSKianPanduRaj) September 30, 2023
Daily alag type ka controversy dekhen ko Milta Bangladesh se 😁
— crazyy soul (@crazyyy__soul) September 30, 2023
What temper tantrums are these! Hilarious!
— Aditya Nandode (@TaiyouSun) September 30, 2023
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
ye kuch ziada nae hoowa 😂😂
— Talha Zeb (@PakhtoonSoul) September 30, 2023