BCB to give financial aid to cricketers to tackle Corona situation
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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon has announced an incentive of BDT 2 crore for 1720 domestic cricketers affected by the Corona. BCB confirmed the matter in a statement on Saturday (May 1st).
The 22nd edition of the Bangabandhu National Cricket League (NCL) began before the lockdown, but the government was forced to call for a nationwide lockdown due to an increase in corona cases. Due to elevated corona outbreaks, the BCB had to cancel the tournament after just two rounds.
Dhaka Premier League (DPL) was scheduled to be played from the first week of this month, but it is more likely not happen due to such situation.
However, BCB has decided to provide financial incentive to 1720 men and women cricketers most of whom are outside the BCB’s existing contract system.
The Board’s initiative, covering 1432 men and 288 women players, was taken at the advice of BCB President Nazmul Hassan, MP as a token of support to cricketers affected by the disruption to domestic competitions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The players including the Dhaka Premier League, Dhaka First, Second and Third Division leagues, Women’s National, Emerging and Under 19 teams, Women’s National Cricket League, Premier Division and First Division leagues are selected to receive the incentive.
