The National Sports Council (NSC) has set up a three-member fact-finding committee to probe the issue of unpaid player wages in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20, as confirmed in an NSC statement on Wednesday.
After securing a Super Four spot with eight consecutive wins, Rangpur Riders have now suffered four straight defeats. On Thursday, Khulna Tigers handed them a 45-run loss, keeping their own hopes alive for the next stage of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the country’s only franchise T20 tournament, has once again been marred by controversies surrounding player payments. Over the years, both local and foreign players have faced difficulties in receiving their full salaries, and the issue has resurfaced in the ongoing season.
Fortune Barishal became the second team after Rangpur Riders to secure a spot in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024 qualifiers, defeating Dhaka Capitals by nine wickets in just 6.3 overs on Wednesday.
As the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 heads toward its final stages, Rangpur Riders are reinforcing their squad to end their long title drought. The 2017 BPL champions have secured big-name signings, including Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, David Warner, Tim David, and Asif Ali, ahead of the playoffs.
Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 was expected to be a tournament defined by on-field performances, but instead, it has been overshadowed by off-field controversies. Fans had hoped for a high-quality competition, but player payment disputes have taken center stage, drawing more attention than the actual cricket.
Rangpur Riders, who had dominated the ongoing BPL 2024 with eight consecutive wins, have now suffered their third straight defeat. After losing twice to Durbar Rajshahi, Rangpur fell once again—this time to Chittagong Kings.
The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has urged the implementation of "basic global protections" to ensure franchise leagues pay players on time, according to ESPNcricinfo.
The financial turmoil surrounding Durbar Rajshahi in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has taken another dramatic turn. After previously boycotting practice in Chattogram due to unpaid salaries, the players had agreed to take the field after receiving only 25% of their payments, following intervention from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President. However, the crisis is far from over.
Rangpur Riders have been sitting comfortably at the top of the points table, securing a spot in the first qualifier well before the group stage concluded. With their playoff berth confirmed, the team could have focused on wrapping up the group stage without pressure. However, back-to-back losses have raised concerns within the camp.
The controversy surrounding financial irregularities in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) took another turn as players from the Rajshahi team reported that their cheques had bounced.