DPL players’ transfer set for April 18-19

The Dhaka Premier League (DPL) crisis appears to be untangling as the Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) announced the dates for players’ transfer today.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) issued a press release on Monday, declaring that the players’ transfer is slated to be held on April 18 and 19.

The BCB also announced the names of 12 participating teams in the 50-over competition, which are: Abahani Limited, Mohammedan Sporting Club Ltd, Gazi Group Cricketers, Legends of Rupganj, Gulshan Cricket Club, Agrani Bank Cricket Club, Prime Bank Cricket Club, Bashundhara Strikers (Dhanmondi Sports Club), Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club, Brothers Union Limited, City Club, and Dhaka Leopards.

There were concerns over Legends of Rupganj’s participation after the team’s councillor Lutfar Rahman Badal had told The Daily Star on Friday that he was yet to take a decision on participation.

However, when Badal was asked on Monday whether Rupganj will participate, he answered in a more optimistic tone, saying, “We had built a team but then we released those players. However, I have spoken with president Tamim Iqbal and since he has requested, we will consider it.”

Meanwhile, Brothers Union’s official stance on the matter has remained vague. An official from another club informed that they have not been able to reach any officials from Brothers Union to know of their position.

The tentative starting date for the league is May 4.