Hannan Sarkar resigns as BCB selector
Hannan Sarkar, who took over as national selector in 2024, has stepped down from his role within a year of his appointment.
Hannan Sarkar, who took over as national selector in 2024, has stepped down from his role within a year of his appointment.
The league stage of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) concluded on Saturday, setting the stage for the playoffs. However, off-field controversies have drawn more attention than the on-field action this season, with the most talked-about issue being the unpaid salaries of Durbar Rajshahi’s players.
Opener Parvez Hossain Emon smashed a blistering 75 off just 41 balls to guide Chittagong Kings to a 24-run win over Fortune Barishal in the final league stage match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in Mirpur on Saturday.
Khulna Tigers qualified for the Eliminators as Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s team beat Dhaka by six wickets to secure number 4 spot in the points table on the last day of the league stage.
Bangladesh left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam might soon get a big opportunity to showcase his talent in England, as the 23-year-old pacer is currently in discussions with Essex to play in the upcoming T20 Blast, scheduled from May to September this year.
Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib has faced such consequences in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), receiving a two-match suspension for breaching the code of conduct.
Chittagong Kings have officially booked their place in the BPL playoffs after a resounding 96-run victory over Sylhet Strikers on Thursday night in Mirpur. Despite earlier controversies surrounding unpaid wages, the Kings delivered a commanding performance, powered by solid batting contributions and a sensational bowling display from pacer Shoriful Islam.
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.