Dhaka, May 31 -- Aminul Islam Bulbul had just wrapped up his opening address at his first press conference as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Then came the questions. Understandably, the new president might have expected a few softballs. Instead, the press hurled bouncers at him -- sharp and uncomfortable ones at that. What made it more awkward? The key figures behind those questions were seated right beside him.

Just nine months ago, it was Faruque Ahmed who sat in the same room, at the same podium, flanked by the same men, as the newly appointed president of the BCB. Today, he is out -- isolated and unsupported. The very people who once stood by his side now pushed him out, questioning his leadership and forcing his re...