Bangladesh ace-allrounder Shakib al Hasan will likely feature for a new franchise in the upcoming edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024.
The development was enlighted by a relevant source of the BPL governing body to Cricfrenzy on Sunday. Shakib, who captained Barishal for two seasons in BPL is likely to lead the Dhaka franchise in the next season.
BPL is set to be held in the second week of January following the National Parliament Election, confirmed by the Secretary of the BPL governing council Md. Ismail Haider Mallick.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued the probable date for the players' draft of the BPL, which is set to be held in September and the main tournament will begin in January. The Secretary of the BPL governing council Md. Ismail Haider Mallick stated in a press release “The possible schedule of BPL was discussed in our board meeting. We initially decided that we can start the BPL immediately after the national elections.
“It was learnt through newspapers that the date of national elections is likely to be held in the first week of January.In that case, we will give the date on the 10th of January or any other convenient date for the next season of BPL,” he added.
Previously, BCB had announced that the BPL would commence on 6 January 2024. However, due to the uncertainty surrounding the election date, the BPL schedule was reevaluated.
