This much-anticipated addition has been designed to replicate the structure of the present National Cricket League (NCL), offering a fresh aggressive stage for home cricketers.
TBS File
23 November, 2024, 07:55 pm
Closing modified: 23 November, 2024, 08:03 pm
Bangladesh’s cricket panorama is decided for a most considerable transformation with the introduction of the National Cricket League T20 (NCL T20), which may change into an annual match preceding the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), as confirmed by BCB President Faruque Ahmed.
Scheduled to originate up on 11 December at the Sylhet Worldwide Cricket Stadium, the match is designed to offer a platform for local players to shine whereas bridging the gap in home T20 cricket beyond the BPL.
The NCL T20 will feature seven divisions—with the exception of for Mymensingh—and Dhaka Metro, with all groups competing in a round-robin league structure. Sylhet will host the league stage, whereas the playoffs and final will take draw at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
On 23 November, a wide match at a five-star hotel in Dhaka marked the respectable birth of the NCL T20, the put its imprint and sponsors were unveiled. The programme used to be a glittering affair, with Dhallywood stars Siam Ahmed and Amin Khan gracing the occasion, adding an extra layer of glamour to the BCB’s announcement.
Speaking at the match, BCB President Faruque Ahmed underlined the significance of the match.
“After taking accountability, we decided to host at least one T20-structure match beyond the BPL. From now on, this match will be an annual fixture sooner than the BPL, showcasing greatest local players,” he declared.
He also explained how the competitors would put collectively local players for the challenges of world cricket. “We on the total talk relating to the worth of local players sharing a dressing room with foreign players. But earlier than that, there is a need for just preparation, which this match will make certain.”
The NCL T20 will be broadcast dwell on T-Sports, Bangladesh’s greatest devoted sports channel, allowing followers from round the globe to look at the action. With all fits accessible to viewers worldwide, the competitors promises to lift greater visibility to home cricket and its rising stars.
The initiative addresses a long-standing question for an extra T20 competitors in Bangladesh. While the BPL has drawn considerable global attention, the NCL T20 focuses entirely on homegrown capability.
The BCB has dedicated to making this a strange feature, developing a pathway for local players to reach vital expertise and showcase their abilities in the shortest structure of the recreation.
Because the inaugural season approaches, anticipation is excessive, and the BCB’s audacious fresh venture indicators a promising future for Bangladesh’s home cricket.
