Bangladesh Cricket
Key Takeaways from the DPL 2022
The Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League's traditional one-day format returned this year after a two-year break owing to the coronavirus epidemic. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club have clinched the DPL 2022 title, their first trophy in the Dhaka Premier League. Individually, top-order batter Anamul Haque Bijoy has had a fantastic season, while young, up-and-coming spinner Rakibul Hasan has been a revelation with the ball. Let's look at some of the key takeaways from the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League in 2022.
Dhaka Premier League 2022: Noteworthy Performers
The Dhaka Premier Cricket League 2022 consists of 73 matches, with three matches remaining until the season ends. This season has seen some truly phenomenal performances. Let's take a look at some of the most notable ones.
Batting
Anamul Haque Bijoy of Prime Bank Cricket Club has been the most in-form player this season. This right-handed top-order batter has set the DPL record for most runs scored in a single season. Anamul Haque Bijoy is also the only player in the history of the Dhaka Premier League to score 1,000 runs in a single season. With an average of 80.15, he has 1,042 runs in 14 innings. Anamul has amassed three hundred and eight half-centuries. The highlight of Anamul's season is his swashbuckling 184-run effort against Shinepukur Cricket. He can improve his record even further with one more match remaining. Bijoy's uncanny consistency has caught the attention of the selectors, and he deserves another chance to represent his country.
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Apart from Anamul Bijoy; Naeem Islam of Legends of Rupganj (836 in 14 innings), Mosaddek Hossain of Abahani (658 in 14 innings), and Zakir Hossain of Rupganj Tigers (627 in 14 innings) have also had successful DPL 2022 season with the bat.
Bowling
Slow left-arm orthodox spinner, Rakibul Hasan has been the most successful bowler in the tournament on slow surfaces in Dhaka. He has been a reliable wicket-taker for his team, Prime Bank Cricket Club. Rakibul Hasan has 27 wickets in 14 innings with an average of 20.33. 4/40 has been his best bowling figure this season.
Apart from Rakibul Hasan, Parvez Rasool of Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club (26 wickets in 14 innings), CS Jani of Legends of Rupganj (25 wickets in 14 innings), Tanvir Islam of Abahani Ltd (21 wickets in 14 innings), and Masum Khan of Khelaghar Samaj Kallayan Samity (20 wickets in 12 innings) have all taken over 20 wickets so far this season.
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Others
There have been three 200+ partnerships this season. The 238-run third-wicket stand between CS Jani and Naeem Islam against Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club has been the best thus far. Tamim Iqbal and Anamul Haque's match-winning 234*-run stand against Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club was awe-inspiring.
Imrul Kayes, Shykat Ali, and CS Jani have each taken 10 catches this season. In wicket-keeping, City Club's Shahriar Komol has the most dismissals with 19 thus far. Gazi Group Cricketers Akbar Ali (18), Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club's Zakir Hasan (17), and Abahani Limited's Jaker Ali (16) have all had a successful season with gloves.
Aftermath
The primary talking point in the DPL 2022 has been Anamul Haque's record-breaking run with the bat. This right-handed batter has shown throughout the tournament that he is still a capable top-order batter who can consistently score runs. Furthermore, some young and prospective cricketers played well in this year's event, which is promising for Bangladesh cricket. Overall, the 2022 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League has been a success, with some exciting matches.
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DPL 2022: Sheikh Jamal win championship, while Khelaghar are relegated
The eighth season of the Dhaka Premier League (after receiving List A status) will come to an end on Thursday (April 28) with one more round in both the Super League and relegation phase. The winner of the DPL 2022 was determined on April 26. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club won their first-ever Dhaka Premier League trophy after defeating Abahani Limited by four wickets in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla cricket stadium on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity cricket team has been relegated to the Dhaka first division cricket league.
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Crowned Champions
The Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club enjoyed a considerable edge before the Super League commenced. They were four points ahead of Abahani Limited, who were in the second position. All they needed to do was keep up the momentum into the Super League phase. Sheikh Jamal has done just that, winning three of their four games in this phase to win the title for the first time. They have one more encounter against the Legends of Rupganj on Thursday. This game is crucial for the Legends to finish second in the DPL 2022 competition.
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Abahani Limited will meet Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club, while Prime Bank Cricket Club will face Gazi Group Cricketers in the last two Super League matches. Prime Bank will strive for a second-place finish, while Abahani Limited will aim for a third-place finish. Gazi Group Cricketers and Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club will compete for fifth and sixth places, respectively in the 2022 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League.
Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity Down
At the end of the group stage, Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity, City Club, and Brothers Union were the bottom three clubs. Brothers Union and City Club had shown some battling spirit to avoid relegation, but the Khelaghar team had been decimated from the start of the campaign. They only won one game in the group phase, and they won the same number of games in the relegation phase. Khelaghar were demoted to the first division league after finishing the Dhaka Premier League 2022 season with only four points.
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With six points apiece, Brothers Union and City Club finished ninth and tenth, respectively, at the end of the league phase. Therefore, they enjoyed a substantial edge before the start of the relegation phase. Brothers Union escaped relegation after defeating Khelaghar by 8 wickets on April 21. City Club were defeated by Khelaghar by 85 runs in their first match of this phase, while their match against Brother Union was called off due to inclement weather.
Aftermath
For the first time ever, Bangladesh's Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club won Bangladesh's most prestigious club cricket championship. They were by far the best team in the competition and deservedly won the DPL 2022 tournament with a game to spare. On the other hand, Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity struggled all through the tournament and are down to the first division with only two victories this season.
BAN vs SL Series 2022: Bangladesh Test Squad Analysis
The national men's cricket team of Sri Lanka is set to arrive in Bangladesh in the second week of May for a two-match Test series against the hosts. The series will begin in Chattogram on May 15 and will be part of the ICC Test Championship's second edition. The Bangladesh Cricket Board named a 16-man team for the longer-version contest on Sunday. The squad includes all of the expected names, ensuring that a full-strength team will challenge the Sri Lankan Test side. Check out Bangladesh's squad for the BAN vs SL series 2022.
Bangladesh’s Test Squad for BAN vs SL Series 2022
The BCB named a 16-man squad on April 24 for the Test series against Sri Lanka. Shadman Islam and Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi were not selected for the upcoming series because of their recent performances on the international stage.
In-form Taskin Ahmed was not selected due to an injury. Oppositely, Shoriful Islam was picked, although his participation in the series will be contingent on his fitness. Furthermore, left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman was not considered for this longer-version contest.
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The ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who missed the South Africa series due to family obligations, has returned to the Test team. Promising cricketer Rejaur Rahman Raja has also been included in the squad as the fifth pacer.
All of the anticipated names were selected for the Sri Lanka series, which will be led by Mominul Haque. Tamim Iqbal is poised to open Bangladesh's innings alongside promising youngster Mahmudul Hasan Joy. Bangladesh will have a good chance of winning the Test series because the Sri Lankan team is likely to be inexperienced.
Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Test Series 2022 Fixtures
First Test: May 15-19 May | Venue: ZACS, Chattogram
Second Test: 23-27 May | Venue: SBNCS, Dhaka
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Bangladesh Squad:
Mominul Haque (captain), Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan, Yasir Ali, Mahedi Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Shohidul Islam, Shoriful Islam.
The Major Highlights of the Declared Squad
Shadman Islam and Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi dropped
The selectors decided to leave both Shadman Islam and Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi out of the series against Sri Lanka since they have struggled in the recent international Test series for Bangladesh. Shadman Islam has scored 284 runs in his past 14 innings, including a century and a half-century, according to statistics dating back to January 2021. On the other hand, Abu Jayed Rahi has only taken 6 wickets in his last six innings since 2021.
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Shakib Al Hasan is back in the squad
Due to family obligations, Shakib Al Hasan was unable to participate in the Test series against South Africa. Shakib's mother was ill, and his mother-in-law died of cancer in April. Shakib's inclusion in the Bangladesh squad will undoubtedly benefit the team.
Mustafizur Rahman overlooked
Bangladesh's most talented pacer, Mustafizur Rahman last played a Test match in early 2021 against the West Indies, and he hasn't played any of Bangladesh's past ten Test matches. Mustafizur Rahman isn't interested in playing the longer-version format, preferring instead to concentrate on the shorter formats. However, Mustafizur's bowling could have been quite effective against Sri Lanka in Bangladesh's conditions. Mustafizur should have been selected for the series by the selectors.
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Uncapped Rejaur Rahman Raja included
Pacer Rejaur Rahman Raja was named for the Pakistan series in December but did not play a single international match. The right-arm medium-fast bowler has 36 first-class wickets at an average of 24.61 in 11 matches. Rejaur Rahman's bowling abilities might surprise everyone if he is given a chance to play against Sri Lanka.
Bottom Line
Bangladesh team is expected to start the series against Sri Lanka as favourites, thanks to a full-strength Test lineup. Bangladesh will be able to overcome a relatively weak Sri Lankan Test side if they play to their full potential. Furthermore, this Sri Lankan squad recently suffered a humiliating defeat in a Test series against the Indian team.
As a result, their confidence level would be a little lower when they encounter the hosts. Aside from that, there's a lot to play for, since this will be Bangladesh's fourth bilateral Test Championship contest. Bangladesh's standing in the ICC World Test Championship would improve significantly if they whitewash Sri Lanka.
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BAN vs SL Series 2022: Mustafizur's versatile bowling could have been beneficial for Bangladesh
The BCB recently gave the left-arm bowler the go-ahead to play in the IPL instead of the Test series against South Africa. Bangladesh's selectors are not keen on Mustafizur's involvement in the Test format since the country has plenty of pace bowling alternatives and they didn’t pick him for the Sri Lanka series as well. However, Mustafizur could have led Bangladesh's pace attack in the BAN vs SL Series 2022 given the current batch of Bangladesh pacers' experience.
Mustafizur Rahman’s Test Profile
Mustafizur Rahman's recent performance in Test cricket is one of the key reasons why the Bangladeshi team management has been hesitant to pick him. The left-hand pacer hasn't been as outstanding as he was early in his career in the longer version format. Mustafizur made his Test debut in Chattogram against South Africa in 2015. He took four wickets in his first encounter and was named player of the match for his outstanding bowling performance. However, the left-hand pacer hasn't progressed much as a longer-version bowler.
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Mustafizur's bowling average was 14.50 in 2015, which was a remarkable figure for a rookie bowler. Mustafizur had a respectable bowling average in 2017 and 2018. In 2017, he got a 36.38 bowling average, while in 2018, he had a 38.71 average. However, his Test performance has slipped in recent years, and he has only played in one Test match in each of the years 2019 and 2021. Mustafizur has yet to pick up a fifer for Bangladesh in Test format.
Many argue that Mustafizur's lack of enthusiasm for the Test format has harmed his gameplay. He is now more interested in playing limited-overs cricket and the Indian Premier League since the shorter-version format provides players with more money than the longer-version format. That is why Mustafizur Rahman prefers to play for Bangladesh in ODIs and T20Is but not in Tests. Mustafizur Rahman last played a Test match in February 2021 against the West Indies. Bangladesh have played ten Test matches since then, but Mustafizur hasn't participated in any of them.
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Mustafizur Rahman’s Test Stats
Match
Wickets
BBI
BBM
Average
Econ
4W
14
30
4/37
5/66
36.73
3.28
2
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Why do Bangladesh need Mustafizur Rahman in the Test Series against Sri Lanka?
Two of Bangladesh's most skilled bowlers, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam will be unavailable for the Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins in mid-May. Though Shoriful’s participation in the series is subject to his fitness.
Therefore, Bangladesh selectors picked Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, and Shohidul Islam for the upcoming BAN vs SL Series 2022. However, none of the bowlers are well-known wicket-takers, and the hosts needed a fast bowler who can frighten the Lankan batting line-up on Bangladesh's slow surfaces.
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Mustafizur Rahman could have been a good pace-bowling option on this kind of surface in this circumstance. He has a bowling average of 31.50 in Bangladesh, and, more importantly, his bowling style is ideal for these conditions. Sri Lankan batters could have been in real danger against Mustafizur's cutter and slower deliveries.
Bottom Line
Mustafizur Rahman is an outstanding medium-pacer in the limited-overs format. He understands how to succeed on slow surfaces in Bangladesh. Mustafizur's bowing could have been crucial for Bangladesh against a less-experienced Sri Lankan Test side in the upcoming BAN vs SL Series 2022, despite his Test records not being as outstanding as his ODI or T20 stats.
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Bangladesh announces squad for Sri Lanka series
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the first Test of the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka.
Shakib Al Hasan, who missed the last series due to family reasons, has been included in this series. However, left-handed opener Sadman Islam is overlooked due to his off-form.
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Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam has also been included in the team but his participation is subjected to his fitness. Along with him, uncapped pacer Rejaur Rahman Raja is also in the squad.
The first Test of the series will take place in Chattogram from May 15 while the second Test will be played in Dhaka from May 23.
This series is part of the ongoing ICC Test Championship. Bangladesh played six matches so far and won only one in New Zealand— their first in New Zealand as well.
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Bangladesh squad: Mominul Haque (Captain), Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Yasir Ali, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Shohidul Islam, Shoriful Islam (subject to fitness).
Sheikh Jamal, Legends of Rupganj in Pole Position to Win DPL 2022
Among the six teams in the Super League, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Legends of Rupganj have a good chance of winning the 2022 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. These two sides, along with Prime Bank Limited, won their respective Super League openers. Dhanmondi’s Sheikh Jamal is currently leading the points table with 20 points, followed by Rupganj with 16 points. With four more Super League matches to go, it's more likely that these two clubs will decide the DPL 2022 winner.
Which Club Has the Best Chance to Win the Dhaka Premier League 2022?
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi or Legends of Rupganj are the favourites to win the DPL 2022, according to current standings. Let's take a look at the Super League's scenarios for each team.
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
Sheikh Jamal team is on fire in this season's Dhaka Premier League. They have only lost one game out of eleven. They hold a four-point lead over second-placed Rupganj and may win the title in the next two games if other teams slip up in the standings. Saif Hasan has led the team with 435 runs, while Parvez Rasool has 23 wickets. So far, Parvez has taken the most wickets in the competition.
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Remaining fixtures
Rupganj Tigers (April 21)
Prime Bank (April 24)
Abahani (April 26)
Legends of Rupganj (April 28)
Legends of Rupganj
If Rupganj is to win the title, they must win their remaining games. They will also be hoping that Sheikh Jamal loses points in the remaining games. Rupganj now has 16 points on the board after eight victories. They have lost three games this season. Naeem Islam has led the team with 782 runs, while CS Jani has the most wickets (18) for Rupganj.
Remaining fixtures
Prime Bank (April 21)
Abahani (April 24)
Gazi Group Cricketers (April 26)
Sheikh Jamal (April 28)
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Prime Bank Cricket Club and Abahani Ltd
Both Prime Bank and Abahani Ltd are six points behind league leader Sheikh Jamal, thus winning the title would be incredibly difficult. Both Abahani and Prime Bank have 14 points after 11 games, and to win the DPL 2022, they will have to rely on the outcomes of the other sides' games.
Anamul Haque has been a standout performer for Prime Bank this season. The right-handed top-order batter has scored 805 runs in 11 innings. Rakibul Hasan has been Prime Bank's most successful bowler with 22 wickets. On the other side, Mosaddek Hossain is Abahani's most successful batter with 542 runs, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib has the most wickets (16).
Remaining fixtures (Prime Bank)
Legends of Rupganj (April 21)
Sheikh Jamal (April 24)
Rupganj Tigers (April 26)
Gazi Group Cricketers (April 28)
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Remaining fixtures (Abahani)
Gazi Group Cricketers (April 21)
Legends of Rupganj (April 24)
Sheikh Jamal (April 26)
Rupganj Tigers (April 28)
Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club and Gazi Group Cricketers
The Rupganj Tigers and the Gazi Group are both out of contention for the title. They are now competing to improve their point standings. The Tigers is in fifth place in the Super League, while Gazi is in sixth. The Rupganj Tigers' top batter is Zakir Hasan this season. He has a total of 503 runs. On the other hand, Mehedi Maruf has the most runs (447) for the Gazi team. Qazi Onik (17 wickets) has taken the most wickets for Gazi, while Mukidul Islam (17 wickets) has taken the most for Rupganj Tigers.
Remaining fixtures (Rupganj Tigers)
Sheikh Jamal (April 21)
Gazi Group Cricketers (April 24)
Prime Bank (April 26)
Abahani Ltd (April 28)
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Remaining fixtures (Gazi Group)
Abahani (April 21)
Rupganj Tigers (April 24)
Legends of Rupganj (April 26)
Prime Bank (April 28)
Verdict
With Sheikh Jamal's current form, it's highly unlikely that any other team will win the championship this year. The Legends of Rupganj club is also in the hunt for the championship. However, Sheikh Jamal must drop points in their next three games if Rupganj is to win the championship. If that happens, the match between Sheikh Jamal and the Legend of Rupganj on Thursday, April 28 (Thursday) would be the DPL 2022 title decider.
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Mosharraf Hossain Rubel: The late cricketer's major achievements as a player
Mosharraf Hossain Rubel was in the ICU a few days ago due to a serious illness. Rumors of his death started circulating in the cricket community. In the end, this left-arm spinner passed away on Tuesday (April 19) at 5 p.m. after a three-year battle with cancer. Rubel was taken to the United Hospital in the capital when his condition rapidly deteriorated. However, doctors at the hospital declared him dead. Let us reflect back on Rubel's major achievements as a professional cricketer in his remembrance.
Mosharraf Hossain Rubel's International Cricket Career Overview
Mosharraf Rubel made his international debut in a bilateral ODI series against South Africa in March 2008.
His last international appearance was in 2016, when he was called up abruptly for a series against Afghanistan and England. Before this series, he was out of intetnational cricket for more than eight years. Rubel played five One-Day Internationals for Bangladesh from 2008 to 2016. He was included in the national side as a slow left-arm orthodox spinner. Therefore, his primary responsibility was to provide service with the ball.
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In his short international career, Mosharraf Rubel took four wickets. He appeared in three One-Day Internationals against South Africa, as well as one each against Afghanistan and England. Former South African international Alviro Petersen was his first international victim. Afghanistan's Nawroz Mangal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Mohammad Nabi were his other three victims. Rubel's best bowling figure was 3/24 in a bilateral series against Afghanistan in 2016. He was instrumental in helping Bangladesh win the ODI series against Afghanistan by a margin of 2-1.
International cricket career of Mosharraf Rubel
ODI
Wickets
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
5
4
3/24
36.75
4.45
49.5
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/mosharraf-hossain-56017
Cricketer Mosharraf succumbs to brain cancer
Former cricketer Mosharraf Hossain Rubel lost his battle against brain cancer on Tuesday, breathing his last around 5pm, sources close to his family confirmed. He was aged 40.
He was taken to a hospital in the capital when his condition deteriorated, but the doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.
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Rubel was first diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2019. In March 2019, he had an operation in Singapore, and went through a full cycle of chemotherapy as well.
But in January 2021, the cancer returned.
His condition worsened last month when he was admitted to a Dhaka hospital. His doctors put him in an intensive care unit. His condition was slightly better after a few days of treatment. But there was no beating the cancer.
Mosharraf got the first of his 5 caps for Bangladesh, all in ODIs, back in 2008.
His last international appearance was in 2016, when he was called up abruptly for a series against Afghanistan. Before this series, he was out of the national set-up for more than eight years.
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An allrounder who bowled left-arm spin and batted left-handed, Mosharraf was the player of the final in the Bangladesh Premier League 2013. He had numerous match-winning performances in the domestic level in a career spanning more than 15 years.
Mosharraf bagged more than 500 wickets in competitive cricket, with 20 five-fors. He also had two First-class centuries and 16 half-centuries under his belt.
Shakib to play for Legends of Rupganj in Dhaka League
Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to play for the Legends of Rupganj in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League’s Super League phase.
The allrounder was initially roped in by the Mohammedan Sporting Club who failed to qualify for this stage of the event.
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Mohammedan sources confirmed that they have issued a no-objection certificate to Shakib so that he can play Dhaka league for another club.
However, Mohammedan will be eligible to retain Shakib in the next season of the lageu, says AGM Sabbir, a director of Mohammedan.
Shakib did not feature for Mohammedan in any match. According to the laws of the league, if a player does not feature in the league for his team and if the team fails to qualify for a phase, the player can play for any team he wants.
The allrounder last played in the ODI series against South Africa. He had to return home ahead of the Test series due to a family emergency. He did not participate in the Test series.
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Before Shakib, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz decided to play the Super League for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club. Both Mushfiqur and Mehidy were also part of the Mohammedand and they were also unable to feature for Mohammedan for their participation in the South Africa series.
A total of six clubs— Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, Legends of Rupganj, Abahani Limited, Prime Bank Cricket Club, Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club and Gazi Group Cricketers— will participate in this phase of the Dhaka league.
Bangladesh likely to tour Australia and England in the forthcoming ICC FTP fixtures
The current round of ICC FTP fixtures will end in 2023. The 2023 ODI World Cup in India in October-November would be the final major tournament in this cycle. The new four-year cycle (2024–2027) will begin the following year. The BCB Operations Committee Chairman Jalal Yunus told the media on Sunday (April 17) that a brief discussion on the next cycle's FTP fixture was undertaken during the most recent ICC meeting. Almost 200 international matches were proposed for the Bangladesh national men's cricket team for the next cycle during the discussion.
Proposed FTP matches for the Bangladesh National Men’s Cricket Team
Bangladesh men's team is scheduled to play 160 matches in the current cycle, including 44 Tests, 59 One-Day Internationals, and 57 Twenty-20 Internationals. However, the fixtures were later revised due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. As per Jalal Yunus, Bangladesh will get nearly the same number of Test matches in the next cycle, but the number of ODI and T20I matches would significantly increase.
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Bangladesh will play 40+ Tests, 70+ ODIs, and 76+ T20Is in the 2024–2027 cycle, as per initial discussions. BCB is also interested in competing in a number of tri-nation series. Besides, Bangladesh will compete in the T20I World Cups in 2024 and 2026, as well as the ICC Men's Champions Trophy in 2025 and the ICC One-Day International World Cup in 2027. The FTP fixtures will not include the matches for these events. Therefore, Bangladesh will play more limited-overs matches during this cycle.
Possibility of away series in Australia and England
Bangladesh Cricket Board is eager to play bilateral series against top cricket nations outside of Bangladesh. Playing a series in Australia and England is one of their top ambitions. Bangladesh last played a bilateral series in Australia in 2008. They didn't get the chance to play at major Australian cricket venues, as their matches were played at unknown grounds. On the other hand, Bangladesh last visited England in 2010.
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Bangladesh will most likely travel to Australia in 2027 for a bilateral series, according to Jalal Yunus. Prior to that, Australia will play a series in Bangladesh in 2026. On the other hand, BCB has yet to reach an agreement for a possible tour in England. The two bodies are still negotiating, but the Bangladesh Cricket Board is attempting to convince the ECB to play a series in England. Apart from that, Bangladesh will likely travel to Pakistan, South Africa, and the West Indies to play a series.
Bottom Line
Bangladesh will get a significant number of Test and Twenty20 matches in the forthcoming cycle, according to BCB Operations Committee Chairman Jalal Yunus. Bangladesh's favourite format is the One-Day International, but they won't be able to play enough ODIs in the upcoming cycle as per expectations. Apart from that, the Bangladesh men's national team will likely get a chance to play in Australia and England. Hopefully, the next ICC FTP fixtures would help Bangladesh cricket in reaching new heights.
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