Bangladesh, June 16 -- Bangladeshi cricketer Sabbir Rahman has been accused of racism by another cricketer Elias Sunny, an allegation he has denied.

Both Sabbir and Elias had previously played for Bangladesh.

Elias is playing for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club in the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier League, while Sabbir is representing Legends of Rupganj in the competition.

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Elias alleged that Sabbir sledged him with "inappropriate" words during a match between these two teams last Sunday.

"He sledged me using some inappropriate words. I asked him if he knows the meaning of those words. Sabbir sledged me again, and we have some heated exchanges then. But it was done, and I have no problem with t...