BCB boss acknowledges damage to BPL’s image
Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud {M} with BCB president Faruque Ahmed {R} during today's press briefing, Cricfrenzy
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruque Ahmed acknowledged the situation, stating that such incidents tarnish the image of the BPL. Faruque also admitted that the BCB failed to thoroughly inspect franchises before awarding them participation rights for this season.
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“What Rajshahi has done is enough to damage an entire tournament! However, five months ago, the circumstances were different. We needed confirmation on whether the BPL would happen at all. I acknowledge that our image has been affected, but we will move past this. You’ll see improvements in the next edition.” Faruque said to media on Saturday.
Looking ahead, the BCB president promised a more organized tournament in the future, learning from the mistakes of this season. The board is considering handing over the management of BPL operations to a professional management company. The BPL’s biggest rival in terms of scheduling is currently the UAE-based ILT20, and the BCB is exploring options to avoid future fixture clashes.
Faruque suggested that reducing the number of teams to five could make the league more profitable. He highlighted positive aspects from this season, noting that around 90% of tickets, worth nearly 100 million BDT, were sold, and high-scoring matches kept fans entertained.
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“There are many positives. We’ve identified who our competitors are in the franchise league landscape. Avoiding scheduling conflicts with ILT20 would be beneficial. Even with just five teams, we’ll be sustainable. We’ve figured out what needs to be done. It may not yield profits in the first or second year, but by the third year, you’ll see returns. We need time to understand the challenges faced this season,” he added.
Meanwhile, Asif Mahmud, Sports Advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, attended a BPL match and met with franchise owners, issuing a stern warning to Rajshahi’s management. He announced that legal action would be taken if player payments are not settled promptly.
After the meeting, Mahmud stated, “I spoke with Rajshahi’s owner and instructed him to clear the players’ dues. If he fails to do so on time, we will pursue legal measures. This has harmed Bangladesh’s image, and a fact-finding committee will investigate the matter.”
Mahmud also addressed Chittagong Kings’ owner regarding comments made about Parvez Hossain Emon’s payment, cautioning that such remarks are unacceptable. “It’s disappointing. I’ve warned him—he has no right to make such comments about a player. The player was signed under a contract. I’ve urged the BCB to take appropriate action according to the rules,” Mahmud concluded.
