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Sunny reported for suspect action

Chittagong King’s left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny has been flagged by the umpires for suspect bowling action in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
4 February 2025, 07:49 AM

Rangpur defeat highlights plight of franchise T20 cricket

Russell was plying his trade for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Dubai’s ILT20 till Sunday night before he hopped on a flight and joined the Rangpur Riders in Dhaka mere hours before their crucial eliminator match against Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) yesterday.
3 February 2025, 20:43 PM

Rajshahi start settling dues after owner interrogated

Durbar Rajshahi, a new addition in the BPL’s 11 edition, has frequently made headlines this season due to the non-payment issue, damaging the reputation of the competition globally.
3 February 2025, 18:30 PM

BCB forms BPL inquiry committee headed by Justice Mirza Hussain Haider

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formed an independent inquiry committee which will support the board and its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) with integrity issues and investigations on the spot-fixing allegations that has marred the ongoing edition of the Bangladesh Premier League,
3 February 2025, 15:30 PM

Khushdil’s absence, locals losing steam cost us: Ashraful  

Rangpur Riders assistant coach Mohammad Ashraful blamed his team’s unexpected exit from the Bangladesh Premier League T20 on the absence of Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah and the inconsistency dished out by local talents. 
3 February 2025, 13:27 PM

Rangpur fly in Russell, Khulna Hetmyer hours before eliminator clash

Rangpur Riders and Khulna Tigers have flown in some big names from overseas mere hours before their eliminator clash set to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.
3 February 2025, 06:39 AM

Rajshahi owner promises to clear payments by Feb 10 on interrogation

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Durbar Rajshahi’s owner Md Shafiq Rahman has promised to complete the payment of all their players, support staff and also clear other related dues by February 10, said a media release from the ministry of youth and sports on Monday.
3 February 2025, 05:11 AM

Marquee foreign players uncertain for BPL playoffs

Pre-tournament favourites Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders are in a scramble against time and circumstance to secure the services of marquee foreign players for the knockout phase of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which begins in Mirpur today.
3 February 2025, 02:00 AM

Rajshahi’s overseas players, coaching staff to leave Dhaka from tonight 

After a series of drama, Durbar Rajshahi's foreign players and coaching staff are set to leave Bangladesh tonight after completing their stint in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League. 
2 February 2025, 13:27 PM

Neutral body to aid BPL fixing probe

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official yesterday said that the board has decided to form an independent inquiry body to support the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigations regarding the alleged match and spot-fixing issues in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
1 February 2025, 18:28 PM

Local players have played better than foreign recruits: Khulna coach

Khulna Tigers head coach Talha Zubaer on Saturday credited his local players for qualification into the playoffs of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League T20.
1 February 2025, 16:08 PM

The grim spectre of betting: Fixing epidemic returns to haunt Bangladesh football

The 2024–25 campaign has already seen three top-flight clubs facing allegations of betting and fixing
31 January 2025, 03:08 AM

NSC forms fact-finding committee

The National Sports Council (NSC) formed a three-member fact-finding committee to investigate the non-payment of players in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League T20 (BPL), an NSC release confirmed on Wednesday.
30 January 2025, 14:44 PM

Tamim urges BPL to fix payment disputes and restructure for future

Beyond payment concerns, Tamim believes the BPL’s scheduling and team structure need adjustments to elevate the tournament’s standard.
29 January 2025, 19:09 PM

Rangpur’s rough run reshapes playoffs race

Despite having started the league phase with eight wins on the trot, Rangpur lost a bit of firepower as Englishman Alex Hales left for ILT20, Pakistan’s Khushdil Shah departed for the Champions Trophy camp, while Soumya Sarkar only returned following an injury.
29 January 2025, 18:15 PM

Barishal confirm Qualifier spot as Dhaka register lowest total of BPL season  

Fortune Barishal confirmed a top-two finish in the league stage of the Bangladesh Premier League after hammering Dhaka Capitals by nine wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
29 January 2025, 15:30 PM

‘Zero given’: Sri Lankan Samarakoon leaves Bangladesh unpaid

In the latest episode of the country’s most popular cricketing soap opera, also known as the Bangladesh Premier League, Sri Lankan all-rounder Lahiru Samarakoon has left the Durbar Rajshahi camp, claiming to have received "nothing" in the form of payments.
29 January 2025, 12:52 PM

Rangpur’s third loss in a row ends Dhaka's playoff hopes

Chittagong Kings, Durbar Rajshahi, and Khulna Tigers will vie for the third and fourth positions in the standings.
29 January 2025, 12:19 PM

BCB accepts responsibility for BPL mess

In an attempt that could be equated to putting a band aid on a bullet wound, the governing council of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) held a meeting with the franchise owners yesterday, to address the many scandals that have overshadowed the on-field action in the ongoing tournament.
29 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Non-payment of players, small boundaries, suspicions plaguing BPL 11 

The latest episode of Pitch Perfect brings you an in-depth discussion of the disappointing plight of the BPL and its future.
28 January 2025, 18:46 PM