Bangladesh Cricket Board is planning to arrange a short series against Sri Lanka next month. According to sources, the board is looking to hold an ODI and Test series, either at home or away, as both the teams have no international assignments scheduled for April.
It was learned that talks are at a primary stage with the BCB not releasing any official statement on its behalf as of yet.
“No official decision has been taken regarding this issue,” said BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury yesterday.
The Tigers have just finished their campaign in the 2016 World Twenty20, which was preceded by the Asia Cup T20, and are now enjoying a much-needed break. The men in red and green’s next international assignment is slated for August when they will face neighbours India in a Test match.
Meanwhile, the much-awaited Dhaka Premier League is expected to roll on the field next month. However, ahead of the premier domestic 50-over competition of the country, a few players have raised questions regarding the structure of their payment. Club officials are apparently in favour of retaining the players’ draft system which divides the players into different grades.
The frustrated cricketers have already shown their sign of disapproval over the players’ draft and instead want a return of the old tradition of the Dhaka League in which they get to choose their own destinations.
If the DPL does go ahead then the plan to hold the Sri Lanka series might be shelved.
