Pakistan will not allow their players to feature in Bangladesh Premier League's second season if the country's cricket board decides against sending its national team for a much-awaited series, according to a Pakistan newspaper.
According to The News, Pakistan's cricket chiefs are extremely unhappy over Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) reluctance to send its team to Pakistan for a limited-overs series that is expected to the pave the path for the return of international cricket in the country.
"Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will block its players' participation in the second edition of BPL in case the Bangladeshis decide against sending their team to Pakistan," a source told the newspaper.
Pakistani cricket stars including their former captain Shahid Afridi were the single biggest reason why the inaugural edition of BPL which concluded on February 29 turned out to be a highly successful event.
Over 20 Pakistani cricketers featured in the BPL, a Twenty20 league that was Bangladesh's version of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL).
While top Pakistani cricketers like Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez and Saeed Ajmal just played in the final games of the event because of their series against England in the UAE, many of their other compatriots including fast bowler Mohammad Sami and opener Nasir Jamshed finished among BPL's biggest success stories.
BPL teams have roped in Pakistani cricketers for long-term stints but PCB can bar them from playing in the league.
"PCB believes that it has done everything possible for the smooth hosting of a home series against Bangladesh which is why it won't take any decision against the visit lightly," said the source.
"A negative call on the issue by Bangladesh is bound to strain cricketing relations between the two countries and the biggest loser could be the BPL," he added. Pakistan are desperate to host Bangladesh for a limited-overs series in Lahore and Karachi next month in its bid to revive international cricket in the country.
Pakistan have not hosted international teams since March 2009 when Sri Lankan cricketers were ambushed by terrorists in Lahore killing six policeman and a van driver. Several Sri Lankan players and one of their coaches were injured in the attack.
A Bangladeshi delegation visited Pakistan earlier this month to review security arrangements for the proposed series. Mustafa Kamal, the president of Bangladesh Cricket Board, who led the delegation, told senior PCB officials that he was satisfied with the security arrangements.
However, BCB has said that a final decision on the tour hinges on its government clearance.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Losers Dhaka enter semis
Dhaka Gladiators have become the 3rd team to enter BPL semis, despite losing against Duronto Rajshahi by three wickets on Monday.
Gladiators scored 116 runs losing all wickets after 18.2 overs. Rajshahi overtook Dhaka's score with three balls and as many wickets remaining.
Rajshahi and Barisal Burners are the two other teams that have confirmed their berths in the semis.
Gladiators scored 116 runs losing all wickets after 18.2 overs. Rajshahi overtook Dhaka's score with three balls and as many wickets remaining.
Rajshahi and Barisal Burners are the two other teams that have confirmed their berths in the semis.
Chittagong Kings to move court
Just two hours to the first semi-final on Tuesday, Chittagong Kings said they will move the court against the BPL's decision to allow Barisal Burnerst to play Duronto Rajshahi in the second semi-final.
"We're taking legal steps. Our representative has already been sent to the court," Samir Quader Chowdhury, CEO of SQ Sports, which owns the Kings, told a media conference at Ruposhi Bangla Hotel around 11:30am.
"We've been dropped in defiance of the bylaws. The rule was fixed by mixing the sub-clauses 1 and 2 of clause 21 (8). But a rule can't be made by taking some parts of different sub-clauses," he added.
Coach Khaled Mahmud and manager Nasir Ahmed were present there.
Shafiqul Haque Heera and Faruque Ahmed, the managers of semi-finalists Dhaka Gladiators and Duronto Rajshahi, respectively, and Khulna Royal Bengals media manager Jahid Razzaq Masum were also present in the conference.
Dhaka's Heera said his team will support the Kings if they were thrown out illegally.
Faruque of Rajshahi said they will also back the Kings if they were dropped unlawfully. He, however, added they are not abandoning the first semi-final against the Burners at 2pm.
"We're taking legal steps. Our representative has already been sent to the court," Samir Quader Chowdhury, CEO of SQ Sports, which owns the Kings, told a media conference at Ruposhi Bangla Hotel around 11:30am.
"We've been dropped in defiance of the bylaws. The rule was fixed by mixing the sub-clauses 1 and 2 of clause 21 (8). But a rule can't be made by taking some parts of different sub-clauses," he added.
Coach Khaled Mahmud and manager Nasir Ahmed were present there.
Shafiqul Haque Heera and Faruque Ahmed, the managers of semi-finalists Dhaka Gladiators and Duronto Rajshahi, respectively, and Khulna Royal Bengals media manager Jahid Razzaq Masum were also present in the conference.
Dhaka's Heera said his team will support the Kings if they were thrown out illegally.
Faruque of Rajshahi said they will also back the Kings if they were dropped unlawfully. He, however, added they are not abandoning the first semi-final against the Burners at 2pm.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Gayle spends a busy day
Chris Gayle has spent a busy day even though his team Barisal Burners was not in action on Sunday.
Gayle launched a product of Elite Paint at 3:00pm in Banasree. After that he launched the 200th ATM booth of AB Bank in Banasree.
After launching the ATM booth Gayle said, "Bangladesh is a wonderful country. I am really surprised experiencing the hospitality of the country. Happy to be here."
Director Mesbahul Hoque, assistant managing director (credit) Badrul H Khan and assistant managing director (business and commercial) Ahsan Afzal of AB Bank were also present.
The 200th booth of AB Bank has been launched to increase the service in alternative banking sectors.
Earlier, the managing director of Elite Paint welcomed Gayle when he launched 'colour-paste'. Director Sajib Ahmed and Ravej Ahmed of the company were present there.
Elite Paint is the sponsor of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Barisal Burners.
Gayle launched a product of Elite Paint at 3:00pm in Banasree. After that he launched the 200th ATM booth of AB Bank in Banasree.
After launching the ATM booth Gayle said, "Bangladesh is a wonderful country. I am really surprised experiencing the hospitality of the country. Happy to be here."
Director Mesbahul Hoque, assistant managing director (credit) Badrul H Khan and assistant managing director (business and commercial) Ahsan Afzal of AB Bank were also present.
The 200th booth of AB Bank has been launched to increase the service in alternative banking sectors.
Earlier, the managing director of Elite Paint welcomed Gayle when he launched 'colour-paste'. Director Sajib Ahmed and Ravej Ahmed of the company were present there.
Elite Paint is the sponsor of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Barisal Burners.
Jamshed propels Kings to victory
Chittagong Kings snatched a thrilling six-wicket win over Khulna Royal Bengals in their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match.
Nasir Jamshed's 86 runs in 47 balls assisted Kings to chase the target of 172 with five balls to spare at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday.
Jason Roy (36) was the second highest scorer for the Kings.
Earlier, Royal Bengals, who won the toss and elected to bat, scored 171 for three in 20 overs.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul scored the highest of 59 runs for Royal Bengals while Herschelle Gibbs scored 34 and Dwayne Smith 39.
Shakib Al Hasan was not out 4.
Mahmudullah picked up two wickets for Chittagong Kings while Bravo took one.
Nasir Jamshed's 86 runs in 47 balls assisted Kings to chase the target of 172 with five balls to spare at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday.
Jason Roy (36) was the second highest scorer for the Kings.
Earlier, Royal Bengals, who won the toss and elected to bat, scored 171 for three in 20 overs.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul scored the highest of 59 runs for Royal Bengals while Herschelle Gibbs scored 34 and Dwayne Smith 39.
Shakib Al Hasan was not out 4.
Mahmudullah picked up two wickets for Chittagong Kings while Bravo took one.
Glads overpower Royals
Dhaka Gladiators easily defeated Sylhet Royals by seven wickets their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match on Sunday.
They reached the modest 125-run target with 10 balls to spare.
Anamul Haque scored 48 while Imran Nazir and Mohammad Ashraful added 26 and 23 not out.
Earlier, Royals were bowled out for 124 in 19.5 overs.
Naeem Islam scored highest 30 runs for Royals while Imrul Kayes scored 23 runs and Brad Hogg remained not out on 18.
Mashrafe Bin Mortaza picked up two wickets for Gladiators while Azhar Mahmood, Kieron Pollard, Elias Sunny and Mohammad Ashraful have one each.
Royals won the toss and elected to bat first.
They reached the modest 125-run target with 10 balls to spare.
Anamul Haque scored 48 while Imran Nazir and Mohammad Ashraful added 26 and 23 not out.
Earlier, Royals were bowled out for 124 in 19.5 overs.
Naeem Islam scored highest 30 runs for Royals while Imrul Kayes scored 23 runs and Brad Hogg remained not out on 18.
Mashrafe Bin Mortaza picked up two wickets for Gladiators while Azhar Mahmood, Kieron Pollard, Elias Sunny and Mohammad Ashraful have one each.
Royals won the toss and elected to bat first.
Rahim fined Tk 25,000 for showing dissent
Mushfiqur Rahim has been fined Tk 25,000 for breaching the code of conduct in a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match.
Rahim, the skipper of the national team, protested the umpire's decision and showed dissent while he was leading Duronto Rajshahi in a BPL match against Barisal Burners on Saturday.
He was reported to match referee Mike Proctor after the game.
Proctor concluded that by challenging the decision of the umpires and clearly showing dissent, Mushfiqur had brought the game into disrepute.
"Rahim accepted that he was guilty of the code of conduct breach," Procter said.
"We took into account his general good conduct history but also felt that as captain of the side he must take responsibility for what happened on the field and a fine was imposed."
Rahim, the skipper of the national team, protested the umpire's decision and showed dissent while he was leading Duronto Rajshahi in a BPL match against Barisal Burners on Saturday.
He was reported to match referee Mike Proctor after the game.
Proctor concluded that by challenging the decision of the umpires and clearly showing dissent, Mushfiqur had brought the game into disrepute.
"Rahim accepted that he was guilty of the code of conduct breach," Procter said.
"We took into account his general good conduct history but also felt that as captain of the side he must take responsibility for what happened on the field and a fine was imposed."
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