The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has finalized the policies and base prices for the upcoming player auction. Although the tournament usually forms squads through a player draft, this is the first time in recent editions that a full auction is being arranged following interest from the franchises. The auction, initially scheduled for November 17, is now likely to be held on November 21.
Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka is close to securing his first-ever Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) contract, with Rajshahi Warriors pushing strongly to sign him.
Pathum Nissanka top scored with a swift 55 as Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in Harare on Wednesday in the first of three Twenty20 internationals.
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has offered a balanced and mature take on the much-discussed Sri Lanka–Bangladesh cricket rivalry, stating that while it may appear fierce from the outside, the on-field environment remains respectful and professional.
After Bangladesh's disappointing performance with the bat on Day 1 of the Colombo Test, head coach Phil Simmons has admitted that Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka gave a perfect demonstration of how to bat in Test cricket conditions.
Bangladesh denied Pathum Nissanka a well-deserved double century late on Day 3 of the first Test in Galle, but the hosts still ended the day in a commanding position.
Sri Lanka have announced an 18-man strong squad to face Australia in their final series of the current World Test Championship cycle.